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NO CELL PHONE DAY!
(That means put them away!)
Expectations:
Expectations:
C: Voice Level 2 (only the people next to you can hear you and no shouting across the room)
H: Ask your team, elbow partner or raise hand
A: Work on the assignment
M: Stay in your assigned seat
P: Work till assignment is completed
S: Finishing your work
Tell the Story of this Year
Tell the Story of this Year
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING: Yearbook Storytelling!
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT: Everyone knows that a yearbook is more than just a bunch of class portraits—it's a reflection of a specific time and place: your year at your school. And while photos play a huge part in documenting your year, feature stories add depth and dimension to the visual record.
HOW WILL MY TEACHER KNOW WHAT I LEARNED: You will perform a series of lessons in preparation of building our yearbook!!
What Stories Do We Want to Cover?
What Stories Do We Want to Cover?
Each year, Yearbook staff must decide what we want to cover.
Yes, we know we need to cover sports, clubs and staple events like dances and rallies. But what else?
What is our Story?
What is our Story?
Some yearbook articles practically write themselves (looking at you, sports and activities), but a great yearbook will feature additional articles that give a holistic view of your high school’s student body. Coming up with ideas for these articles is as simple as considering what the students will want to remember.
Here are some potential ideas into categories. Even if you don’t use any of these exact ideas, they’ll get your brain kicking into high gear.
School Life
School Life
Academics are important, but high school is also about socializing, gaining responsibility, and becoming an adult. Some of the most vivid memories are created outside of the classroom.
Most embarrassing moments
Hitting the snooze bar: do or don’t?
Homework style: git ‘er done or procrastinate?
Worst school-related nightmares
Locker or backpack?
Passing time during passing time
This year I was proud of…
Backpack must-haves
Favorite class experience
Lightbulb moments
Making time for everything
School uniforms: love or loathe
What’s your commute: busing, driving, or walking?
School rivalries: why we’re the best!
Morning routines
Current Events
Current Events
One of the most fun aspects of the yearbook is that it is essentially a time capsule. Up the ante by overtly including current events, music, and trends of the year.
What’s in the news this year?
Fashion trends
Style inspiration
All about hair, makeup, and beauty
Favorite TV shows
Music: best bands and favorite concert experiences
Dance moves of the year (The Git Up)
Knowing all the words to your favorite song
Movies and blockbusters
Seeing it first: midnight showings
Your go-to memes/gifs
New technology: wearable tech and hoverboards
10 Tips for Yearbook Storytelling
10 Tips for Yearbook Storytelling
Power Up Your Headline
Be Emotional
Take a Strong Lead
Use Stylish Language
Be an Active Writer
Keep it Short
Give It Some Voice
Gather Feedback
Design Your Yearbook Copy
Be Curious
Steps to Great Storytelling
Steps to Great Storytelling
Decide on your topic
Develop your outline
Do your research
Review with Peers
Interview
Edit
Building Your Outline:
“The Lead”: The most important info
Who? What? Where? When? Why? How?
Approximately 30 words (1-2 thin paragraphs)
May include a “hook” (provocative quote or question)
“The Body”: The crucial info
Argument, Controversy, Story, Issue
Evidence, background, details, logic, etc.
Quotes, photos, video and audio that support, dispute, expand the topic
“The Tail”: Extra Info
Interesting/Related Items
May include extra context in blogs, columns, and other editorials the assessment of the journalist
Leads: First Impressions Matter!
Golden rules to creating a good lead:
They’re short
They’re filled with action/conflict
They give the reader the most important details
Transitions: Connecting to a Larger Picture
A transition is a bridge, moving a reader from one part of your article to another without a huge jump. They’re most powerful when they relate to what the writer has just discussed, while also being clear about the next subject matter.
Quotes: Adding Color to the Context
If leads and transitions are designed to tell a story and connect it to a larger picture, quotes are there to add color. A good rule for quotes, is this:
Include it only if it adds to the story.
Writing an Article with Leads, Transitions, & Quotes
Find a main character. Every good story has a protagonist.
Focus on the details. Get the name of the dog.
Answer your readers questions.
When editing, ask the 5 W’s.
Keep it Simple!
Know your audience
Be brief
Use fewer syllables
Self-edit
Bigger isn’t always better
The Power of Simple Words...
The Power of Simple Words Terin Izil_1080p.mp4Take this short quiz based on the video you just watched!
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