Canines of Carnival

Photo Prompts

Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

A picture is worth a thousand words. Look at this photo from The Associated Press of some dogs wearing costumes at the Brazilian festival of Carnival.

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
Carnival
Brazil
pets
productive

Vocabulary

festive
lighthearted
companionship
joy
celebration
bond
canine
A spinning paper plane