Finding the Story
What is the main difference between an event and a story?
An event tells what happened, while a story explores why it matters.
What is an interview?
A conversation in which questions are asked to gather information.
What is visual storytelling?
Using photographs and other visual elements to communicate a story, feeling, or idea.
What is a headline?
The title of a story that introduces the topic and attracts attention.
What vocabulary term means the specific focus or perspective of a story?
Story angle
What do we call a running list of possible yearbook story ideas?
A story bank.
What type of question encourages a detailed answer instead of just yes or no?
An open-ended questions.
What is the difference between a candid photo and a posed photo?
A candid photo captures a natural moment, while a posed photo has a subject intentionally positioning themselves for the camera.
What is the lead of a story?
The opening that introduces the reader to the topic and encourages them to keep reading.
What vocabulary term means the viewpoint or angle from which a photograph is taken?
Perspective
A freshman earns her first varsity start after an injured teammate cannot play. Why is this a stronger story than simply saying the team played a game?
It focuses on a specific person and a meaningful experience rather than just reporting an event.
Someone says, “The game was stressful.” Give a follow-up question you could ask.
“What made it stressful?” or “Can you describe a specific moment?”
What is composition?
The way people, objects, and other elements are arranged within a photograph.
Which is a stronger headline for a senior's final basketball season: “Basketball” or “Four Years, One Team”? Why?
“Four Years, One Team,” because it is more specific, interesting, and makes the reader curious.
What vocabulary term describes the arrangement of elements within a photograph?
Composition
What does it mean to be a story detective?
Looking beyond obvious events to discover meaningful stories and experiences.
What is a quote?
The exact words spoken by a person and used in a story.
The rule of thirds divides a photograph into how many sections?
Nine sections.
What should a caption do beyond describing what we can already see in a photograph?
Add useful information and context, such as who, what, where, when, or why the moment matters.
What vocabulary term describes text that explains or adds information about a photograph?
Caption
Your school is hosting Homecoming. Give one possible story angle that goes beyond reporting the score.
A senior's final Homecoming game, a freshman's first experience, behind-the-scenes preparations, or a team overcoming a challenge.
Why should reporters ask follow-up questions instead of immediately moving to the next question?
To uncover more information, specific details, meaningful quotes, and unexpected answers.
Name two things a photographer should look for to help a photograph tell a stronger story.
Any two: emotion, action, interaction, relationships, details, good composition, perspective, or a non-distracting background.
What is body copy?
The main written portion of a story that provides information, details, and quotes.
What vocabulary term means the main written portion of a story that includes information, details, and quotes?
Body copy