Engage Students by Asking, “What’s Going On in This Picture?”

Strategy to Engage Students

This strategy to engage students was originally developed by the New York Times. It involves presenting students with an interesting image that is stripped of its caption. Students are then asked to closely observe, analyze, and interpret what they see in the image. Rather than simply identifying the obvious details, students are encouraged to make inferences, ask questions, and engage in a collaborative discussion to uncover the deeper meaning and story behind the image.