Writers Unite
Photo Prompts
High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12
A picture is worth a thousand words. Look at this photo of Hollywood TV and movie writers who are striking for increased pay.
Use the photo in class with your students to draw comparisons, brainstorm vocabulary, and make predictions. You can also assign a writing or speaking task based on the photo prompt. You may want to teach some of the suggested vocabulary below.
Focus
authentic materials
topic-based
writing
speaking
news
Hollywood
productive
Vocabulary
guild
wages
solidarity
industry
creative
dispute
inflation
plot
picket line
hiatus