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A CLOSER LOOK— T = Team task; W = Writing; P = Photo; D = Design GRADING AND 2.5
TWO-WEEK SPRINTS SPRINT ONE—(2 WEEKS OR 10 CLASSES)

Advisers should use judgment when planning two-week FOR EACH PAGE ACCOUNTABILITY
sprints, taking into account the staff’s knowledge,
availability and limitations. This is a suggested sprint ■ Determine page content/story: T
structure. An editable version can be found in the ■ Use Build a Story worksheet to develop story: W
tools section. ■ Select people to interview: T As if creating a yearbook wasn’t challenging enough, advisers
■ Create page layout/Modify layout from template: D must also find a way to evaluate the varying types and levels
SAMPLE SPRINT STRUCTURE ■ Plan photos; set time to take any needed photos: P
of student work in a manner that is fair and transparent.

■ Begin taking, uploading, reviewing photos: P
T = Team task; W = Writing; P = Photo; D = Design
The following are some suggestions for streamlining the
SPRINT 1
(2 weeks or 10 classes) ■ Conduct interviews: P, W
FOR EACH PAGE grading process.
• Determine page content/story: T ■
• Use Build a Story worksheet to develop story: W Research and write first draft of copy: W
• Select people to interview: T
• Create page layout/Modify layout from template: D
• Plan photos; set time to take any needed photos: P ■
• Begin taking, uploading, reviewing photos: P Meet with Copy/Photo/Design editors: T
• Conduct interviews: P, W
• Research and write first draft of copy: W RUBRICS
• Meet with Copy/Photo/Design editors: T

SPRINT 2 SPRINT TWO—(2 WEEKS OR 10 CLASSES)
(2 weeks or 10 classes) Digital Classroom on Yearbook Avenue has a number of pre-created rubrics, including
FOR EACH PAGE
• Create and distribute survey questions (if using): W FOR EACH PAGE Caption Writing, Photography, Story Writing and Yearbook Spread. All are aligned to Common
• Select photos for page, write captions: P
• Make adjustments based on editor feedback: T
• Begin putting content onto page: D Core Standards for advisers who need to grade within these standards. You can find them
• Finalize photos (edit/upload): P ■ Create and distribute survey questions (if using) : W
• Finalize interview/quotes: P, W
• Revise and edit copy (Drafts 2 and 3): W by searching for “rubrics” or by scrolling down on the homepage and clicking on Exams and
• Complete secondary coverage: P, W ■
• Meet with Editor-in-Chief: T Select photos for page, write captions: P
Rubrics under the Plan Menu.
SPRINT 3
(2 weeks or 10 classes) ■ Make adjustments based on editor feedback: T
FOR EACH PAGE
• Adjust page as needed: D
• Put content onto layout: D ■ Begin inputting content into page: D
• Complete captions: P
• Enhance copy w/interviews/quotes: P, W
• Select pull quote (if using): D
• Edit copy, headline to fit spread: W ■ Finalize photos (edit/upload): P
• Finalize secondary coverage: P, W
• Design check on or before ______________________!
■ Finalize interview/quotes: P; W

■ Revise and edit copy (Drafts 2 and 3): W
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■ Complete secondary coverage: P, W
Note: Sprint 3 ends a minimum of 2 weeks prior ■
to the plant deadline, allowing for pages to have a Meet with Editor-in-Chief: T
2-week “test-phase.” During the test phase, completed SPRINT THREE—(2 WEEKS OR 10 CLASSES)
pages are submitted to editors for approval and final
edits. The test phase coincides with sprint #1 of the FOR EACH PAGE
subsequent deadline. ■ Adjust page as needed: D
■ Input content into layout: D
■ Complete captions: P
■ Enhance copy w/interviews/quotes: P, W
■ Select pull quote (if using): D
■ Edit copy, headline to fit spread: W
■ Finalize secondary coverage: P, W

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