Kettle Valley Railway
Writing

Carefully examine the photograph of the first Kettle Valley Railway passenger train pulling into the Penticton station.

Describe what you see in the picture. You can either talk about what you see to others in a group, or you can write down a list of the details you see. Then do some brainstorming to get your thoughts down on paper.

Complete one or more of the following writing exercises.

1. Tell a story about the picture. Use your imagination to make up a short story about this event. Give characters names and tell a story about what they are doing. You may want to post your story on the wall or share it with others in a small group.

2. Write a paragraph telling what you think happened before the picture was taken or after the picture was taken. Where might the train be coming from or going to? What would the station look like before or after? What about all the people? Share your completed work with others.

3. Have you had a similar experience to the one being shown? It doesn’t have to involve a train. Have you been waiting for someone at an airport or bus station? Or were you the one arriving after a journey? Write a paragraph describing your experience. What did you do? What did it feel like? Share your completed work with others.