Photojournalism

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/photojournalism

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the core function?To provide objective visual documentation of news and current events
2. What is the key technological enabler?The halftone printing process, allowing photo reproduction in mass media
3. Why do photojournalists need to be honest in their pictures?They must keep their pictures truthful so that people trust the information. Honest photos help people see real events and make good decisions. This honesty gives photojournalism its special credibility.
4. How did photojournalism start in the 19th and 20th centuries?It began when cameras were invented in the mid‑1800s. Later, the Kodak camera and printing methods made it easier to put photos in newspapers. This helped news stories reach more readers.

Photo Essay: A series of photographs that tell a story or explore a subject.
Objectivity: Presenting facts without personal bias or opinion.
Visual Literacy: The ability to interpret, negotiate, and make meaning from visual information.