Yearbook - 3rd Hour
Please click on the the words Yearbook Syllabus to download the syllabus for this class.
Staff Roles:
- Editor-in-chief - The student ultimately responsible for overall development and content of the book. The delegate staff assignments, set and enforce a production schedule, edit every page and proof, leads staff meetings, decides theme, design and coverage with adviser, plans ladder with advisor and section editors, and reports to advisor. Someone knowledgeable about the software, great attention to detail, extraordinary follow-through & commitment. A leader by nature, organized, and willing to fill in wherever they are needed. They must also have strong communication skills and the comfort to work with people in person, over the phone, over email, or virtually. -Josie West
- Copy Editor - Should be a solid student in English and have great grammatical ability. Creative writing skills are encouraged and the ability to simplify text is also a bonus. - Jillian McKean
- Photo Editor - Should have the ability to choose aesthetically pleasing photographs from thousands of options, great editing skills, strong organizational skills and a commitment to attending events to get the photos needed. Needs to be able to schedule staff and stay on top of events that should be recorded in our yearbook. - Kayla Baich
- Marketing Editor - Will assist with keeping track of yearbook sales, assist with deposits for the T&A account, and will assist with designing the advertising pages in the yearbook. - Annabelle Adams
- Ad Editor - Will coordinate the sales of business ads, student ads & senior ads. They need to have good financial skills and have the ability to assist with ad deposits. They must also be good at designing as they will help with designing business and student advertising pages. - Kamille Lemon
Week 33: 5/1 - 5/5
Monday, May 1st
See the document below. This will be your "final exam" project for this class. It will be due on your last day of school. Read it in it's entirety before beginning.
See the document below. This will be your "final exam" project for this class. It will be due on your last day of school. Read it in it's entirety before beginning.
your_personal_yearbook_assignment_revised_2023.doc |
Week 30: 4/10 - 4/14
Monday, April 10th
Bucket List Assignment:
1. Download the movie questions and answer the questions as we watch the movie.
2. When the movie is complete and you've answered all of the questions, print and submit.
***You must answer the questions on your own. This is NOT a group project.
3. Complete the bucket list project using the file below. Be sure to follow all of the assignment expectations..
4. We will present in class later this week.
Bucket List Assignment:
1. Download the movie questions and answer the questions as we watch the movie.
2. When the movie is complete and you've answered all of the questions, print and submit.
***You must answer the questions on your own. This is NOT a group project.
3. Complete the bucket list project using the file below. Be sure to follow all of the assignment expectations..
4. We will present in class later this week.
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Week 29: 4/3 - 4/7
Thursday, April 6th
See the document below for today's creative writing activity. Print and turn in when done.
See the document below for today's creative writing activity. Print and turn in when done.
time_capsule.doc |
Wednesday, April 5th
See the document below for today's creative writing activity. Print and turn in when done.
See the document below for today's creative writing activity. Print and turn in when done.
hollywood_time_travel_creative_writing.docx |
Week 28: 3/27 - 3/31
Friday, March 31th
Yesterday we made time to really observe the things around us and use those observations to enhance our writing. Today, we are going to continue that style of writing.
Yesterday we made time to really observe the things around us and use those observations to enhance our writing. Today, we are going to continue that style of writing.
- Download the documents below.
- Use the facts and quotes from each document to create 2 stories.
- Be sure that you add your observations to these narratives to enhance them.
- Email your stories to me at the end of class.
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Thursday, March 30th
First, review the PowerPoint below, about sights and sounds. Read it, and see some examples of what is expected. Next, your job is to go somewhere in the building and sit for 30 minutes. Observe. Write down EVERYTHING. Write a short narrative of the scene you observed. What you found to be the most interesting part. Print and turn in your observations, and your narrative.
First, review the PowerPoint below, about sights and sounds. Read it, and see some examples of what is expected. Next, your job is to go somewhere in the building and sit for 30 minutes. Observe. Write down EVERYTHING. Write a short narrative of the scene you observed. What you found to be the most interesting part. Print and turn in your observations, and your narrative.
sights__sounds.ppt |
Monday, March 27th
Today we are going to do something a little different. We are going to take a minute to write a letter to next year's staff. See the document attached below. There is space for you to take some notes, but ultimately you are turning in an actual letter, not just notes. Your letters will be due at the end of class.
Today we are going to do something a little different. We are going to take a minute to write a letter to next year's staff. See the document attached below. There is space for you to take some notes, but ultimately you are turning in an actual letter, not just notes. Your letters will be due at the end of class.
letter-to-future-staffer.pdf |
Monday, March 13th
Lately, we have been focused on ethics, misinformation, fake news, and proper reporting. Today we are going to watch the movie, The Social Network. Working on your own, complete the handout and answer the questions as we watch the movie. Keep in mind the overall big picture questions: Who created Facebook? And was the idea of Facebook stolen?
Lately, we have been focused on ethics, misinformation, fake news, and proper reporting. Today we are going to watch the movie, The Social Network. Working on your own, complete the handout and answer the questions as we watch the movie. Keep in mind the overall big picture questions: Who created Facebook? And was the idea of Facebook stolen?
Thursday, March 9th
According to the video:
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Wednesday, March 8th
Email these answers, based on the video we will watch in class.
The Bad News Game teaches you how disinformation is designed by putting you in the position of the people who create it.
Birds Aren’t Real follows many of these same sensational and click-bait styles of disinformation.
You try to design social media posts garnering the most “followers” and “credibility” points. The game highlights impersonation, emotion, polarization, conspiracy, discredit and trolling. Who will get the most followers? Include a screen shot of your results in the email when done.
Email these answers, based on the video we will watch in class.
- What is a conspiracy theory?
- How is Birds Aren’t Real a satire?
- What are the key differences between mis- and disinformation?
The Bad News Game teaches you how disinformation is designed by putting you in the position of the people who create it.
Birds Aren’t Real follows many of these same sensational and click-bait styles of disinformation.
You try to design social media posts garnering the most “followers” and “credibility” points. The game highlights impersonation, emotion, polarization, conspiracy, discredit and trolling. Who will get the most followers? Include a screen shot of your results in the email when done.
Tuesday, March 7th
- Click on the link below. You will need headphones. Play the game as if you were a reporter for the BBC, focusing on the balance of your reporting in regards to accuracy, speed, and impact.
- When your done send me a email, with your screen shot of your score. Showing your Accuracy, Speed & Impact.
- And reflect to the following questions.
- Which was the easiest to accomplish: accuracy, speed or impact?
- Which one did you prioritize: accuracy, speed or impact? Why?
Friday, March 3rd
- Click on the links below and read both case studies.
- Answer the discussion questions at the bottom of each case study. Make sure that you not only answer the question, but EXPLAIN your answer. 1 sentence answers will not be accepted. I want a little thought behind your responses.
- Print and submit when complete.
Thursday, February 23rd
- Click on the links below and read both case studies.
- Answer the discussion questions at the bottom of each case study. Make sure that you not only answer the question, but EXPLAIN your answer. 1 sentence answers will not be accepted. I want a little thought behind your responses.
- Print and submit when complete.
Wednesday, February 15th
Staying with our focus on ethical writing...
Staying with our focus on ethical writing...
- Click on the links below and read both of the hypothetical situations.
- Answer the discussion questions at the bottom of the article. Take a minute and answer them and explain your answers. 1 sentence answers will not be accepted. Defend your answer. I want a little thought behind your response.
- Print and submit when complete.
Tuesday, February 14th
Staying with our focus on ethical writing...
Staying with our focus on ethical writing...
- Click on the link below and read the hypothetical situation.
- Answer the discussion questions at the bottom of the article.
- Print and submit when complete.
Thursday, February 9th
- Download the document below about journalism ethics. (this is NOT the same one from the other day!)
- Read the scenarios and answer the questions.
- Print and turn in when complete.
worksheet__journalism_ethics.docx |
Friday, February 3rd
- Download the document below about journalism ethics.
- Read the scenarios and answer the questions.
- Print and turn in when complete.
journalismstaffdiscussiononethics.docx |
Thursday, February 2nd
Monday, January 30th
- Open the Journalism Ethics Project document below.
- Read the entire document multiple times to fully understand this assignment.
- Complete the assignment. (what you have to turn in is listed on the 3rd page)
- Print and turn in when complete.
Wednesday, January 25th
Download the document below for todays news lead assignment. Print and turn in when complete.
the_news_lead_powerpoint_and_media_assignment_yearbook.docx |
Monday, November 28th
Download the document about colors and follow the assignment instructions. There are multiple links, videos and activities that you will need to do in this document. Be sure to take notes when asked, answer all of the questions, and complete all activities. Save and email to me when completed.
color_yearbook_assignment_22-23.pdf |
Wednesday, November 9th
First: Go to the red link below (it’s people.com, People magazine’s website, and it is often filled with typos, but this is going to work for our purposes, so bear with me) and check out all of the “Star Tracks” for this date. I want you to notice what information the captions for each of these photos contains.
Things you should be looking out for: 5 W's & H: Who, what, where, when, why, and how.
In each of these short captions, a lot of vital information is included. The sentences are short and sweet, but they manage to convey who's in the picture, where they were, when it happened, why they are there, ect. Sometimes not all the information is included in one caption, but almost all of the captions make it possible to know who and what you're looking at, which is the ultimate goal.
People.com Link
Next: Open the caption writing practice Powerpoint below. There are 25 photos in the album. You will be adding captions to all of them You can make up the names of the subjects. Try to assess what is happening in the photos and provide as much information as possible (within reason of course) in your caption. Use the examples from your people.com viewing to help you write some great captions that are informative.
Remember, your captions should be in the present tense (eg. John Doe runs quickly through the obstacles; Ms. Forrest works feverishly on completing all tasks by the assigned deadline; Ernie cuts into the frog as Bert takes notes.)
Add your caption to the bottom of each photo. When you're done, save, and email it to me.
First: Go to the red link below (it’s people.com, People magazine’s website, and it is often filled with typos, but this is going to work for our purposes, so bear with me) and check out all of the “Star Tracks” for this date. I want you to notice what information the captions for each of these photos contains.
Things you should be looking out for: 5 W's & H: Who, what, where, when, why, and how.
In each of these short captions, a lot of vital information is included. The sentences are short and sweet, but they manage to convey who's in the picture, where they were, when it happened, why they are there, ect. Sometimes not all the information is included in one caption, but almost all of the captions make it possible to know who and what you're looking at, which is the ultimate goal.
People.com Link
Next: Open the caption writing practice Powerpoint below. There are 25 photos in the album. You will be adding captions to all of them You can make up the names of the subjects. Try to assess what is happening in the photos and provide as much information as possible (within reason of course) in your caption. Use the examples from your people.com viewing to help you write some great captions that are informative.
Remember, your captions should be in the present tense (eg. John Doe runs quickly through the obstacles; Ms. Forrest works feverishly on completing all tasks by the assigned deadline; Ernie cuts into the frog as Bert takes notes.)
Add your caption to the bottom of each photo. When you're done, save, and email it to me.
yearbook_caption_practice.pptx |
Monday, November 7th
Click on the document below to complete your analysis of a previous yearbook assignment. Grab any prior yearbook in the classroom. It does not need to be a Buchanan High School yearbook, but you may not use the same book as another classmate.
Click on the document below to complete your analysis of a previous yearbook assignment. Grab any prior yearbook in the classroom. It does not need to be a Buchanan High School yearbook, but you may not use the same book as another classmate.
analysis_of_previous_yearbook__1_.doc |
Wednesday, October 12th
Click on the document below to complete the interview / feature story assignment.
Click on the document below to complete the interview / feature story assignment.
interview_assignment_2022.docx |
Monday, October 10th
Our goal today is to understand and analyze the practice of the aspects of feature writing. See the link below. Print off and turn in when complete.
Our goal today is to understand and analyze the practice of the aspects of feature writing. See the link below. Print off and turn in when complete.
Wednesday, October 5th
READ the document below for your Sports Writing assignment. Print and submit when complete.
READ the document below for your Sports Writing assignment. Print and submit when complete.
sportswritingassignment.pdf |
Monday, October 3rd
We will watch A Simple Approach to Caption Writing video, then you will practice what you have learned.
Create a google document, and share with me your notes from this video.
See the document below for your caption writing practice activity. Print off and turn in when complete.
We will watch A Simple Approach to Caption Writing video, then you will practice what you have learned.
Create a google document, and share with me your notes from this video.
See the document below for your caption writing practice activity. Print off and turn in when complete.
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Friday, September 9th
Follow along using the documents below. You will learn some basic and advanced tips and tricks in Online Design. Uses e a blank spread to save each of the tips and tricks. Show me when complete.
Follow along using the documents below. You will learn some basic and advanced tips and tricks in Online Design. Uses e a blank spread to save each of the tips and tricks. Show me when complete.
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See below for yearbook terms you need to know. Start learning this list, it's large. You will have a term quiz in the near future. I will not surprise you with this, but start studying now. I will give you plenty of notice when this quiz will happen.
yearbook-terms-to-learn.docx |
Thursday, September 8th
Grab your camera's!
See the document below for information about todays scavenger hunt.
See the document below for information about todays scavenger hunt.
August 30th
In a 1-2 page MLA format, research the following questions.
Part 1:
In a 1-2 page MLA format, research the following questions.
Part 1:
- What is the Journalist Code of Ethics?
- List and describe the elements.
- What rights do students have as journalists?
- What elements or codes of ethics do you think are the most important as a journalist?
- What are some current issues with journalism ethics today?
- Provide some examples, articles, current events surrounding this topic?
- Summarize the short video (we will watch together as a class).
- Did any of your answers change after watching the video? Explain why or why not.
- Print and turn in.