Sample Response: The clerks' surroundings make me think they are working in an office. There are desks,
papers, pens, and file cabinets. Everything is very
organized and neat. This makes me think their jobs were
calmer and quieter than other jobs at Ellis Island.
Does your response discuss details from the
photograph? Does it say what they helped you
understand? Check all the ideas you included.
The men are clerks.
The men are in an office.
O I noticed the paper, pens, file cabinets, or desks in
the room.
O I noticed the room was neat and organized.
I thought about what I already know about Ellis
Island workers.