Every Picture Tells a Story
Tiny Cinderella Somewhere
Resource:
British Council: Teaching English Lesson Plan
https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/teaching-resources/teaching-secondary/lesson-plans/upper-intermediate-b2/tiny-cinderella-somewhere
Task:
Choose a picture from the set 'Every Picture Tells a Story' and write the story behind it, as if you were the photographer.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/eltpics/albums/72157626599491389/with/5740812611
Post your story in the 'Comments' section below.
"The side od the road" - I see a family that went on a road trip, a vacation and their car broke down. They are trying to figure out what to do - we can see that by their expressions. We can assume that they have been stranded on the side of the road for quite some time by the fact that they look really tired and the little girl is drinking water.
OdgovoriIzbrišiI chose the picture titled “Back to Front,” which shows a young boy riding a donkey through a dry, open, and almost barren rural landscape. At first glance, the image seems simple, yet it evokes a sense of calmness and a touch of nostalgia in me. It feels like a moment from a childhood connected to nature, simplicity, and an older way of living. What stands out the most is that the boy is sitting facing the opposite direction from the way the donkey is walking — as if he’s looking backward while moving forward. This detail gives the picture a deeper symbolic meaning.
OdgovoriIzbrišiFrom a critical perspective, “Back to Front” can represent much more than an everyday scene. The title emphasizes the idea of reversal — an unexpected or unconventional view of the world. It might symbolize growing up while simultaneously moving forward and looking back at what we leave behind. It could also express the contrast between tradition, represented by the donkey, and the imaginative, unpredictable nature of childhood. The image raises questions about isolation, simplicity, and the connection between people and the natural environment. In the end, it feels like every detail in the picture carries a story about time, place, and perspective.