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Books that wish to eliminate traditional stories entirely might consider using a series of two or more quick reads TRADITIONAL STORY
on feature pages. TYPES OF QUICK READS

FACT

Fact Box, List, Top 10, Summary Points,
Informational Map, Diagram, Definition,
5Ws & H Mini-profile, Matching, Quiz, How To

FIGURES

By the Numbers, Schedule, Calendar, Timeline,
Charts, Graphs, Percentages, Table, Index,
Listing, Stats, Scoreboard

James Bowie High School, TX FEELINGS:
Quotes, Question & Answer, Personal Narrative,
QUICK READS
Profile/Bio Box, He Said/She Said

MAKE IT SIMPLE

WRITING AND EDITING

The Yearbook Avenue Digital Classroom has
Holmes Middle School, MI hundreds of resources ready for you to use. We
recommend the following lesson plan as being
TRADITIONAL STORY STRUCTURE especially helpful for writing and editing. Scroll

Traditional yearbook copy is story-based, but don’t be fooled—traditional doesn’t mean boring. to the bottom of the homepage to find them, or
search for 7-Minute Starters or Start Right.
Books seeking to include full story copy can deliver material using a number of different styles. From personality Prospect High School, IL
profiles to personal narratives, traditional yearbook copy should be fresh and inviting. Reporters should dig deep
to find a story that considers all angles and all options for working quotes and details into coverage. 7 WRITING 12.17
COMBINATION MINUTE Editing
STARTER
What makes a story traditional is less about its content and more about its structure. A traditional story will have OBJECTIVES
STEP 1 | LEARN
a lead and conclusion. The story will use dynamic language in its retelling. The text will have multiple perspectives Students will look at and study editing marks on the Editing 7-Minute Starter activity.
YEARBOOK STORIES
STEP 2 | PRACTICE
Using the editing marks, students will correct the error-laden story provided in the Editing 7-Minute Starter.
based on information gathered from interviews, weaving quotes and details into the coverage. The story will be STEP 3 | USE
Students will print pages from the yearbook and edit them using the Pressure On peer-editing game
FORMULA FOR SUCCESS: LQTC
given a headline and it will be designed to create a verbal/visual connection with the dominant photography provided in the Editing 7-Minute Starter. Q QUOTE T TRANSITION C CONCLUSION
21ST CENTURY SKILLS
LEAD
L
Insert a quote about
Transition to the next quote
Provide a sense of
Grab your audience’s
The ability to listen to and give critical feedback is an imperative skill in the professional world. As students completeness by tying the
the story topic within its
through the use of details
attention with a strong or
communicate mistakes to each other, they learn about how to improve a product in a way that also builds
surprising lead.
on the page. the team. *repeat Q and T as many times as necessary to tell the story
own paragraph.
like facts and figures.
story back to the lead.
ISTE STANDARDS
COMMON CORE
STATE STANDARDS ISTE 2A: Publish, employing a variety of digital
environments and media.
STEPS FOR
ELA-Literacy.L.9-12.1, CCRA.L.1 COMMON TYPES OF YEARBOOK WRITING
Demonstrate command of grammar and 2C: Develop cultural understanding by engaging
STORY-WRITING
listeners of other cultures.
usage when speaking or writing. 2D: Contribute to project teams to produce
SUCCESS
ELA-Literacy.L.9-12.2, CCRA.L.2
COMBINATION STORYTELLING Demonstrate command of capitalization, FEATURE original works. PROFILE OBSERVATION
punctuation and spelling.
■ Focuses on a specific event
■ Focuses on one person
■ Lead sets the scene and
4A: Identify authentic problems and questions
1. Brai
ELA-Literacy.L.9-12.2a nstorm
for investigation.
includes details
■ Includes more than one source
■ Lead sets the scene
Observe hyphenation conventions.
4B: Plan and manage activities to develop a
2. Research
ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.2c (11-12.2b) ■ Uses LQTC format ■ Story includes more than ■ Writing is based on
solution or complete a project.
direct experience
one source
■ Lead includes who, what,
Spell correctly. ■ Story includes many fact- ■ Sensory information is
3. Write questions
ELA-Literacy.SL.9-12.1, CCRA.SL.1 ■ Lead makes reader curious based details used to paint the picture
when, where, why and how
Schools looking to have it all might consider a combination of modular quick reads and traditional story structure. Write arguments in analysis of topics ■ Transitions are used to ■ Uses LQTC format ■ Quotes are drawn
using evidence. 4. Interview
from conversations
ELA-Literacy.SL.9-12.1b
5. Determine
give facts
Work with peers to promote civil, ■ First quote is from a NARRATIVE QUOTE COLLECTION
democratic discussions. story focus
The bottom line, each school must choose how they wish to handle their copy and know that no decision is ELA-Literacy.SL.9-12.4, CCRA.SL.4 SPORTS FEATURE ■ Told in first person (I, we) ■ A collection of quotes from
primary source
Present information, findings and
■ Writer has experience with
6. Write first draft
multiple people
the topic of the story
supporting evidence.
7. Read aloud to s
ELA-Literacy.SL.9-12.5, CCRA.SL.5 elf ■ Lead focuses on one person ■ Includes specific details ■ Lead introduces the question
wrong. Students and advisers know the limits of their programs and should make a plan that will allow them to Make strategic use of digital media to ■ Story includes facts about ■ Includes quotes ■ Opinions are highlighted
■ No transitions
8. Revise
enhance understanding.
the whole team
■ Has a moral
9. Check facts ■ Tells about before, during Q&A
be successful. Do you have an idea for a 7-Minute Starter? Email us at 7-Minutestarters@jostens.com LIST ■ Includes a lead ■ Interview required
and after
10. Revise
■ Transitions are used to
■ Questions are prepared ahead
give facts
11. Critique
■ Includes information on team ■ Titles should be bolded 14-0612 of time
12. Revise status and previous games ■ Uses quotes ■ Questions are modified based
■ Conclusion can include on previous answers
summary of the season
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