OBJECTIVE:
Writing ACRONYMS is a great way to interact creatively with the photographs on piclits.com. An acronym is a an abbreviation formed from the first letters of other words in a series of words. It is pronounced as a word.

For example, S.C.U.B.A. is pronounced “scooba” and constitutes the series of nouns: Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. So, the acronym actually refers to the air tank and hoses, but we use it to describe the act of diving underwater with a tank and mask.

We will not use already established acronyms like. F.B.I. or N.A.S.A. OR N.A.T.O. but will create our own acronyms by selecting one word to capture the essence of the photograph and then write one word after each letter of the word.

This writing exercise develops creative and critical thinking skills.

So select an amazing photo, think creatively, and in FREESTYLE mode on piclits.com, generate an ACRONYM and write one descriptive word after each letter of the word we select to capture the essence of the photograph.

MODEL PIC-LIT:

Notice how the word HOPE captures the essence of the boy flipping above the fray of poverty in his world. The descriptive lines after each letter of the word add to the photograph;s message that hope is embodied by elevating the self by finding joy.

GUIDED PRACTICE WRITING PROMPT:

1. Go to piclits.com
2. Sign in with your e-mail and password
3. Select a picture from the gallery of pictures
4. In FREESTYLE mode, write a ACRONYM to enhance the viewer’s understanding of the photograph. Generate one word descriptive words after each letter of the word you select to capture the essence of the photograph.