Yearbook, Mr. Wiley, 2022-23-Period 5 Assignments
- Instructor
- Lyle Wiley
- Term
- 2022-2023 School Year
- Department
- Language Arts
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Yearbook Posters, Part 2
Purpose: In yearbook class, you will be asked to demonstrate a variety of skills in creativity, computation, and communication. In this project, you will show your skills in those areas.
Task: Create a unique (different from others in the room) thematic “Yearbooks are on sale” poster for the hallway. Use some variation on our theme -
2023 Trending Now
Requirements:
Develop a catchy theme.
Use a photo that captures the spirit of your theme. One poster can be an abstract photo, the other must be a PHOTO or PHOTOS of students.
Using Google Slides or Google Docs or CANVA create a printable poster 8.5 X 11 that incorporates the theme and the photo.
Smart and tasteful use of color and font
Include the price of the book = $40 preorder and the date to buy = February 1st. $50 after...
Include the attached QR code
Tell interested buyers to see Mr. Wiley to purchase their book or access the QR code
Other notes:
You may work in pairs (two people) or alone.
You must post your project to Google Classroom
Grading Criteria
A clear, catchy, and original theme ------------------------- 2 points
A picture, inserted into the poster--------------------------2 points
Creative, neat, smart use of color and font-----------------2 points
Free of grammatical errors----------------------------------2 points
Saved correctly for viewing/sharing------------------------2 points
Includes $ and date information correctly-----------------2 points
Total:_______________ / 24 points (for two posters)
Task: Create a unique (different from others in the room) thematic “Yearbooks are on sale” poster for the hallway. Use some variation on our theme -
2023 Trending Now
Requirements:
Develop a catchy theme.
Use a photo that captures the spirit of your theme. One poster can be an abstract photo, the other must be a PHOTO or PHOTOS of students.
Using Google Slides or Google Docs or CANVA create a printable poster 8.5 X 11 that incorporates the theme and the photo.
Smart and tasteful use of color and font
Include the price of the book = $40 preorder and the date to buy = February 1st. $50 after...
Include the attached QR code
Tell interested buyers to see Mr. Wiley to purchase their book or access the QR code
Other notes:
You may work in pairs (two people) or alone.
You must post your project to Google Classroom
Grading Criteria
A clear, catchy, and original theme ------------------------- 2 points
A picture, inserted into the poster--------------------------2 points
Creative, neat, smart use of color and font-----------------2 points
Free of grammatical errors----------------------------------2 points
Saved correctly for viewing/sharing------------------------2 points
Includes $ and date information correctly-----------------2 points
Total:_______________ / 24 points (for two posters)
Due:
Yearbook Rubric Reflection
After working with your partner to look through the holistic rubric, answer the following questions in a Google Document, and turn in your completed assignment here.
Questions to answer:
1. What are at least THREE specific criteria that you think we nailed on last year's book?
2. What are at least THREE specific criteria that you think we could improve on?
3. What specific section do you think we need to most improve on as a team?
4. For YOUR page right now, what criteria are you sure you will be able to hit? Name at least TWO.
5. For YOUR page right now, what criteria are you concerned about? Name at least TWO.
Questions to answer:
1. What are at least THREE specific criteria that you think we nailed on last year's book?
2. What are at least THREE specific criteria that you think we could improve on?
3. What specific section do you think we need to most improve on as a team?
4. For YOUR page right now, what criteria are you sure you will be able to hit? Name at least TWO.
5. For YOUR page right now, what criteria are you concerned about? Name at least TWO.
Due:
Tell me about ONE of the packages on your YB spread? What is your plan? What kind of CLEAR LINKS to the theme of our YB will be present in this spread (verbal and visual)?
Due:
What worries do you have about your spread? What challenges are going to be tough to overcome? What help do you need from Mr. Wiley?
Due:
What is your plan for getting the COPY (writing for story and captions) that you need for excellent coverage of your page spread? Write a detailed plan. DUE TODAY: Wednesday, November 2.
Due:
What is your plan for getting the photos that you need for excellent coverage of your page spread? Write a detailed plan. DUE TODAY: Tuesday, November 1.
Due:
WHSSPA Convention - Application to Attend Essay (REQUIRED, EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT ATTENDING)
On Sunday, November 6 and Monday, November 7, you have an opportunity to attend the WHSSPA Convention in Laramie!
In order to attend, you must CONVINCE ME that you should be able to attend in this essay assignment.
Directions:
Look over the calendar of events.
Consider your audience.
Write a three paragraph essay (a minimum of 600 words) explaining why I should allow you to attend the convention. Tell me which breakouts you would be most excited to attend. Tell me what about Laramie and UW sounds fun and interesting to you. Explain how you would use what you learn to help the Yearbook Team this year. Let me know if you have any dietary or health needs. Tell me if there is anything I should know about rooming arrangements.
Good luck. I'm a tough guy to win over.
Alternative Assignment:
If you don't want to go or cannot go, write a short essay explaining your reasons.
In order to attend, you must CONVINCE ME that you should be able to attend in this essay assignment.
Directions:
Look over the calendar of events.
Consider your audience.
Write a three paragraph essay (a minimum of 600 words) explaining why I should allow you to attend the convention. Tell me which breakouts you would be most excited to attend. Tell me what about Laramie and UW sounds fun and interesting to you. Explain how you would use what you learn to help the Yearbook Team this year. Let me know if you have any dietary or health needs. Tell me if there is anything I should know about rooming arrangements.
Good luck. I'm a tough guy to win over.
Alternative Assignment:
If you don't want to go or cannot go, write a short essay explaining your reasons.
Due:
Caption Writing Practice Checkpoint
Take two pictures.
Add them to a Google slide presentation
Write a full caption for each of them (complete with kicker and the three part main caption formula).
Submit and be prepared to share them with the class
Add them to a Google slide presentation
Write a full caption for each of them (complete with kicker and the three part main caption formula).
Submit and be prepared to share them with the class
Due:
"About Me" Double Page Spread on Google Slides
Design a double-page spread
“All About Me”
Must have an original headline, subheadline, dominant photo, at least 4 more images with captions, and one package.
Design in Google slides and submit here.
You will present your spread to the class
“All About Me”
Must have an original headline, subheadline, dominant photo, at least 4 more images with captions, and one package.
Design in Google slides and submit here.
You will present your spread to the class
Due:
Photo Editing in Canva - Google Slides
Create the following projects in Canva and put them in a Google Slideshow:
4 images edited with cool filters and/or cropping
2 cutout images with cool backgrounds
2 cutout collages
2 images edited with words on the page
2 images edited with stickers on the page
3 images doing anything creative with editing you would like
ALL PHOTOS/EDITS MUST BE SCHOOL APPROPRIATE! You will not receive credit for content inappropriate for school!
4 images edited with cool filters and/or cropping
2 cutout images with cool backgrounds
2 cutout collages
2 images edited with words on the page
2 images edited with stickers on the page
3 images doing anything creative with editing you would like
ALL PHOTOS/EDITS MUST BE SCHOOL APPROPRIATE! You will not receive credit for content inappropriate for school!
Due:
Photo Scavenger Hunt - Attach your 10 Photos HERE in a GOOGLE SLIDE PRESENTATION
Photography Scavenger Hunt
On your walk today find a way to take pictures of the following:
An Object (Symbolic)
An Object (Natural)
Portrait 1 (Person)
Portrait 2 (Person)
Portrait 3 (Multiple People)
A Picture that tells a story 1
Leading Lines
Action Photo
Clear example of the Rule of Thirds
Any picture you really like
Remember to use the various rules of photography discussed in class yesterday! Be sure to share equal time taking photos with your partner! EACH PERSON SHOULD HAVE THEIR OWN PHOTOS. When we return from our walk, you will submit your (10) photos on the Google assignment in a GOOGLE SLIDES PRESENTATION. LABEL your photos in your slideshow with the category you are demonstrating above. Partners may submit on one Google account, but be sure you label your photos with both names... and you must have 10 Photos each. So, a partner slideshow will have 20 photos.
On your walk today find a way to take pictures of the following:
An Object (Symbolic)
An Object (Natural)
Portrait 1 (Person)
Portrait 2 (Person)
Portrait 3 (Multiple People)
A Picture that tells a story 1
Leading Lines
Action Photo
Clear example of the Rule of Thirds
Any picture you really like
Remember to use the various rules of photography discussed in class yesterday! Be sure to share equal time taking photos with your partner! EACH PERSON SHOULD HAVE THEIR OWN PHOTOS. When we return from our walk, you will submit your (10) photos on the Google assignment in a GOOGLE SLIDES PRESENTATION. LABEL your photos in your slideshow with the category you are demonstrating above. Partners may submit on one Google account, but be sure you label your photos with both names... and you must have 10 Photos each. So, a partner slideshow will have 20 photos.
Due:
"The Social Dilemma" - Read through the posted information and write a response on a Google document. (See instructions)
Look over the following:
https://launchpad.syr.edu/3-things-we-learned-about-social-media-from-netflixs-the-social-dilemma/
https://about.fb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/What-The-Social-Dilemma-Gets-Wrong.pdf
Write a reflection on the documentary on a Google Document (and turn in here when you are finished). In your reflection, consider the following:
What are your key takeaways from the documentary?
How does any of this apply to journalism and journalism ethics?
Does Facebook's response make you rethink the documentary?
Why does any of this matter?
Your response should be polished (edit for grammar), reflective, and AT LEAST 300 words.
https://launchpad.syr.edu/3-things-we-learned-about-social-media-from-netflixs-the-social-dilemma/
https://about.fb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/What-The-Social-Dilemma-Gets-Wrong.pdf
Write a reflection on the documentary on a Google Document (and turn in here when you are finished). In your reflection, consider the following:
What are your key takeaways from the documentary?
How does any of this apply to journalism and journalism ethics?
Does Facebook's response make you rethink the documentary?
Why does any of this matter?
Your response should be polished (edit for grammar), reflective, and AT LEAST 300 words.
Due:
Yearbook Sales Project (TWO Posters)
Show What You Know
~Yearbook Sales Project~
Purpose: In yearbook class, you will be asked to demonstrate a variety of skills in creativity, computation, and communication. In this project, you will show your skills in those areas.
Task: Create a unique (different from others in the room) thematic “Yearbooks are on sale” poster for the hallway. Use some variation on our theme -
2022 Caution: Organized Chaos ($50)
2023 Trending Now
Requirements:
Develop a catchy theme.
Use a photo that captures the spirit of your theme.
Using Google Slides or Google Docs or CANVA create a printable poster 8.5 X 11 that incorporates the theme and the photo.
Smart and tasteful use of color and font
Include the price of the book = $40 preorder and the date to buy = February 1st. $50 after... $50 for last year's book.
Other notes:
You may work in pairs (two people) or alone.
You must post your project to Google Classroom
Grading Criteria
A clear, catchy, and original theme ------------------------- 2 points
A picture, inserted into the poster--------------------------2 points
Creative, neat, smart use of color and font-----------------2 points
Free of grammatical errors----------------------------------2 points
Saved correctly for viewing/sharing------------------------2 points
Includes $ and date information correctly-----------------2 points
Total:_______________ / 24 points (for two posters)
~Yearbook Sales Project~
Purpose: In yearbook class, you will be asked to demonstrate a variety of skills in creativity, computation, and communication. In this project, you will show your skills in those areas.
Task: Create a unique (different from others in the room) thematic “Yearbooks are on sale” poster for the hallway. Use some variation on our theme -
2022 Caution: Organized Chaos ($50)
2023 Trending Now
Requirements:
Develop a catchy theme.
Use a photo that captures the spirit of your theme.
Using Google Slides or Google Docs or CANVA create a printable poster 8.5 X 11 that incorporates the theme and the photo.
Smart and tasteful use of color and font
Include the price of the book = $40 preorder and the date to buy = February 1st. $50 after... $50 for last year's book.
Other notes:
You may work in pairs (two people) or alone.
You must post your project to Google Classroom
Grading Criteria
A clear, catchy, and original theme ------------------------- 2 points
A picture, inserted into the poster--------------------------2 points
Creative, neat, smart use of color and font-----------------2 points
Free of grammatical errors----------------------------------2 points
Saved correctly for viewing/sharing------------------------2 points
Includes $ and date information correctly-----------------2 points
Total:_______________ / 24 points (for two posters)