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IN THE MIDDLE A CLOSER LOOK

It may be less important for middle school advisers to use the WHAT’S IN THE STAFF MANUAL
resumé assignment as a gauge of design skill or sophistication when
A simple staff manual begins with a plastic folder—the type with brads and pockets. It gets handed out
determining the job roles for new staff members. Rather, the resumé on the first day/first staff meeting.
assignment might be best used as a means to get to know the new There are numerous ways to organize a staff manual and the basic guidelines should be based on the
students. Advisers may consider using a form application to express adviser’s needs. However, for the manual to work as an effective tool, it should contain the handouts and
their interests. A program like Piktochart allows students to compile resources staff members need to work and problem-solve. Independently.

their interests and attributes into a sleek looking document without Suggested items to include:
requiring students to have specialized design experience. IN THE BRADS

Any sort of how-to lesson that may need to be reviewed or referenced at a later time. This may include:

■ First Day Letter ■ Elements of Design ■ Theme: What Judges Want

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Expectations Contract How to Upload, Rate and Design Checklist

JOB APPLICATION Include (or attach) an example of sample yearbook copy (100-200 words only) (parent signed) Review Photos
________________________________________________________________________________________________ ■ Build a Story
Due Date:
■ Staff Policies and Procedures ■ Guidelines for Rating Photos Pre-writing Handout
Name ___________________________________________________________________Grade___________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Positions you are applying for ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________
■ Roles and Responsibilities ■ Tip Sheets for Taking Photos ■ Information Gathering—
Areas of general interest (indicate your top 3) _________Editor __________Sales/Marketing _________Design ________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________Photography ___________Writing ____________Reporter/interviewing
________________________________________________________________________________________________ ■ (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) Interview Builder
I am interested in a leadership role I am aware that the role of photographer will require me to 12 Tips for Interviewing Handout
regularly attend out-of-school events/activities ________________________________________________________________________________________________
■ Photo Field Guides ■ Upside-down Cake
What relevant work experience do you have? ____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ■ Types of Yearbook Stories Handout

________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ■ Caption Formula
■ Style Guide for Written Material
________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Story Idea Brainstorming Handout
Describe any special skills that will help you with this job? ___________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________ ■ Caption-writing Do’s and Don’ts Not available for download
________________________________________________________________________________________________ ■ Qualities of a Good Story
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________________________________________________________________________________________________ ■ ■ Map of the Classroom
Include (or attach) at least 1 photo AND caption sample. ■ Elements of a Spread (article) Types of Captions
Why should you be selected for this job? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________
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________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________ ■ Equipment Check Out Procedures ■ Photoshop Basics
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■ Design and Graphics (article)
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WORK SAMPLES ________________________________ ■ Blank Ladder InDesign Basics
________________________________ ■ Build a Yearbook Spread
List 3 original ideas for yearbook feature stories (any section/topic) ___________________________________________ ________________________________
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________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________ ■ ■ Theme: Where to Find it
________________________________ 10 Ways to Add Contrast
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Practice interviewing. Transcribe 3 usable quotes from your interview(s)
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________________________________________________________________________________________________ FRONT POCKET BACK POCKET
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Composition technique used in above photograph________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________ Any in-class activities or assignments. This may include: Loose leaf notebook paper for notes.

________________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: You may choose to include extra work samples, especially if you are applying for the role of photographer
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Ó 2018 by Jostens, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ó 2018 by Jostens, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Resumé Assignment
■ 7-Minute Starters
■ Interview Practice
■ Typed or Written Adviser Communications
■ Memos and Announcements
■ Team or Job Assignment Paperwork
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