World War II Image Analysis
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To do:
Literal Description
What does the image depict? Do not read any meaning into the image at this point- just describe what is literally there.
Context
What is the context in which the meeting is taking place?
Identifying the Issue
Based on the observations you have made what do you think the issue(s) is?
Can you identify the place where this photograph was taken? What clue(s) helped you?
Background Information
Is there any background or historical information that is necessary to understand the photograph in a more thorough manner?
Bias
What is the bias or perspective the photographer is displaying? Is s/he conscious of this or not? Ask yourself why would s/he be taking this photograph?
Inferences
What inferences can you draw from an examination of this photograph? Give supporting evidence.
Connections
Is this photograph similar to the other photograph? Compare and contrast the photographs.
Further Research
Research Canadian involvement during this event.
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