Journalism Today

Chapter 14: Producing the Yearbook

Activity Lesson Plans

Introduction
Students have read about producing the yearbook. They have studied the functions of the yearbook as well as the business and financial aspects of yearbook production. In this lesson they will identify related concepts and terms.

Lesson Description
Students will match each term to its definition.

Instructional Objectives

Students will understand the roles of yearbook staff and the functions of various tools used in yearbook production.

Students will be able to recall concepts and terms from the chapter.

Student Web Activity Answers
production editor responsible for design and layout of the yearbook pages
yearbook editor responsible for book content, assignments, and staff motivation
staff manual contains yearbook statement of philosophy and policies
flat a large sheet of paper that shows one side of a signature
production kit contains grid sheets, picture-cropping tools, and marketing materials
theme copy helps readers understand how the theme applies to the school year
ladder diagram a map of the yearbook
signature a set of 8 or 16 pages, which is folded, cut, and bound into a book
end sheets the inside front and back covers of a book
layout template a pattern for a page design