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MAKE IT SIMPLE

IN THE MIDDLE STYLE GUIDE DESIGN CHECKLIST
The Yearbook Avenue Digital Classroom
has hundreds of resources ready for you When it comes to design, middle school students have Once design and style elements have been selected, A design checklist is ideal for advisers who find
themselves correcting the same errors over and over
a visual style guide may be created to outline the
to use. We recommend the following loads of ideas. And with the technology and resources like specific standards for use throughout the publication. on student work.
lesson plans as being especially helpful backgrounds and clipart available in Page Designer, they
have tools to put these ideas into action.
for teaching design. Scroll to the bottom Advisers lacking the time or editors to create a Intended to communicate clear expectations and
of the homepage to find them, or search However, what they often lack is a solid plan. Just because detailed style guide may choose to simply create establish consistency, the checklist may include
for 7-Minute Starters. these resources are available doesn’t necessarily mean a sample spread to use as a design template that specific details about size, color, weight, alignment,
they are the best choices. Take a minimalist approach to features elements (headline font, size, drop cap grammatical style, among others. Students go
design resources. Simple isn’t bad. It is less distracting usage, folio, pulled quote treatment, etc.). through the checklist and verify that their pages meet
7 DESIGN 4 .2 and often the mark of a more sophisticated design eye. Let the agreed upon specifications.
MINUTE Reader Entry Points
STARTER
OBJECTIVES your photos be the center of interest!
STEP 1 | LEARN
Students will view the Reader Entry Points presentation to understand the importance of entry points when
designing spreads and will recognize the visual content elements that pull the viewer into the design.
STEP 2 | PRACTICE Remember that your publication’s design goal is to be COMMON ERRORS
Students will identify the reader entry points on a sample yearbook design by completing the Reader Entry
Points activity. DESIGN CHECK There are no hyphenated words on the page
STEP 3 | USE attractive, original and effective. So have your staff aim Using Black Arrow, select ALL TEXT BOXES on page. In the PARAGRAPH window
Students will demonstrate an understanding of reader entry points when designing spreads for the
yearbook by editing or building spreads to include at least four different entry points. UNCHECK HYPHENATE
21ST CENTURY SKILLS
In this activity, students must think critically about what elements will entice a viewer to spend time reading to utilize the best resources in the best way. Advisor: fill in the specifics for your yearbook so students can check their work before handing it in. I have no misspellings on my page
and exploring a layout and how to organize those elements in a visually pleasing way.
COMMON CORE ISTE STANDARDS From the EDIT menu, turn on DYNAMIC SPELLING. Press CTRL +A (to select all boxes); then
STATE STANDARDS ISTE 1A: Apply existing knowledge to generate Page Name____________________________________ Page Number __________________ CTRL + Y to open text editor windows. Misspelled words will be underlined in RED. Make
ELA-Literacy.L.9-12.1, CCRA.L.1 new ideas.
Demonstrate command of grammar and 1B: Create original works. changes as necessary
usage when speaking or writing. 2A: Publish, employing a variety of digital HEADLINES SUBHEADLINES
ELA-Literacy.L.9-12.2, CCRA.L.2 environments and media.
Demonstrate command of capitalization, 2B: Communicate ideas effectively using a USING TECHNOLOGY TO I have checked all name spellings on my page.
punctuation and spelling. variety of media. Font: Font:
ELA-Literacy.W.9-12.2, CCRA.W.2 2D: Contribute to project teams to produce While the TEXT EDITOR windows are open for spell check (above), check each student or
Write informative texts to examine ideas, original works.
concepts and information. 3B: Ethically use information from a variety of Size: Size: faculty member name and grade level against master list. Make corrections as needed.
ELA-Literacy.W.9-12.5, CCRA.W.5 sources and media.
Plan, revise, edit, rewrite or try a new ASSIST CONSISTENCY
approach. Color: Color:
ELA-Literacy.W.9-12.6, CCRA.W.6 All Paragraph text (body copy and captions) have same size and leading
Use technology to produce and publish
shared writing products. SUBHEADLINES GRAPHICS Select any block of text, in the two boxes just to the right of the font type, select the size and
Font: (Add additional formatting specs for graphics, leading (space between lines). THEY SHOULD BE THE SAME!
PAGE TEMPLATES Size: modules, folios, pull quotes, etc) Photos have been lightened, levels adjusted and cropped to fit with page.
________________________________
________________________________ Use EDIT ORIGINAL button on LINKS panel, or right click to edit picture.
Color: ________________________________
Do you have an idea for a 7-Minute Starter? Email us at 7-Minutestarters@jostens.com ________________________________ Each standard caption has a quote. Modular captions identify the subject of the photo and follow
In the same way that PowerPoint or Google Slides have
Inspired by Gary Lundgren, Customer Experience Manager at Jostens. 14-0612 FEATURE STORY ________________________________ similar structure. All caption information is easy to access.
Font: ________________________________

different slide formats for different material, yearbook Size: ________________________________ PREFLIGHT ERRORS
________________________________

7 ST AR T RIGHT 5.2 — DESIGN design may utilize a variety of page templates to create CAPTIONS ________________________________ I have a GREEN Light (sign below)
________________________________
I have a RED light - 1 or more errors; need to fix FONT, LINKS, or TEXT
MINUTE Yearbook Design Font: DESIGN CHECKLIST
STARTER a consistent look and feel. Using page templates, either Content within mods is aligned FIX RED LIGHT ERRORS
OBJECTIVES 21ST CENTURY SKILLS Size: TEXT: Double click TEXT, then OVERSET TEXT then TEXT FRAME to navigate to Text Frame
STEP 1 | LEARN (25 MINUTES) Creativity is best demonstrated when a person can solve Obvious eyeline with the error. Hit CTRL + Y to bring up TEXT EDITOR window. Find and fix/delete overset text.
Students will learn how to design a basic yearbook layout as a problem within a set of confines. In this lesson, students those from the Jostens Page Surfer library or staff- PHOTOS
are given a set of design rules and an open-ended
they view Start Right Presentation 5.2 - Yearbook Design. assignment of designing a layout that demonstrates FONT: Usually InDesign will give you an error message about missing fonts when you open a
As students watch the presentation, they will sketch and take those rules. Credited to photographer: All photos have captions page. If you have ignored it, you will find the error in preflight. Double click TEXT, then MISSING
notes using Start Right Handout 5.2 - Layout Sketch Sheet or
the yearbook sketch pad available from Marketing Services. COMMON CORE FONT to navigate to text frame with missing font. Determine if text frame needs to be deleted or
Note: Supplies are needed for this assignment. Students need: STATE STANDARDS created templates, will assist in publication consistency. Photo credit font: Names have been spell checked changed. Delete frame, or follow instructions to choose a replacement font. NOTE: You must
» a pencil with an eraser
» two printed copies of the handout ELA-Literacy.L.9-12.1, CCRA.L.1 select CHANGE ALL before closing window, or the change will not be made.
» a straightedge like a ruler or a piece of paper folded a Demonstrate command of grammar and usage when Using dynamic spelling, page has
couple of times lengthwise speaking or writing. Photo credit font size: LINKS: Double click LINKS to navigate to missing link. Use RELINK tool to navigate to missing
ELA-Literacy.L.9-12.2, CCRA.L.2 Page designers can use templates as a starting point, been spellchecked
STEP 2 | PRACTICE (20+ MINUTES) Demonstrate command of capitalization, punctuation link. NOTE: Be sure all image files are in page folder.
and spelling.
After viewing the presentation, students will review the design ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.2c (11-12.2b)
terms they learned today and the design principles they learned Spell correctly.
in Start Right Lesson 5.1. ELA-Literacy.L.9-12.4, CCRA.L.4 Errors have been fixed I now have a GREEN Light (sign below)
Students will begin creating their own layout design on Start Determine or clarify meaning of unknown words. adjusting to meet content needs and modifying for variety
Right Handout 5.2 - Layout Sketch Sheet, using the rules of ELA-Literacy.L.9-12.6, CCRA.L.6
design they just learned.
Acquire and use domain-specific words.
STEP 3 | EXTEND ELA-Literacy.W.9-12.2a DESIGNERS SIGNATURE_____________________________________________________
Organize complex information. Include formatting like
Students will complete Start Right Activity 5.2 - Design headlines and infographics when useful. and interest.
Makeover to demonstrate their knowledge of basic design rules. ELA-Literacy.W.9-12.2d
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary. Ó 2018 by Jostens, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ó 2018 by Jostens, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
ISTE STANDARDS
ISTE 1A: Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas.
1B: Create original works. Jostens also provides a set of libraries for your use
2B: Communicate ideas effectively using a variety of
media.
called “Click N’ Go.” They are predesigned elements,
like headlines, sport scoreboards and folios that you can CLUB CUES
drag and drop on a page. More information on libraries is
Do you have an idea for a 7-Minute Starter? Email us at 7-Minutestarters@jostens.com
available in the digital classroom on Yearbook Avenue. Style guides, page design templates and design checklists are useful reference tools for students working
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7 ST AR T RIGHT 5.3 — DESIGN outside of the yearbook room. The primary goal of these documents is to provide a consistent look and
MINUTE Yearbook Design Continued TIMING feel for the overall publication.
STARTER
OBJECTIVES 21ST CENTURY SKILLS
STEP 1 | LEARN (7 MINUTES) Creativity is best demonstrated when a person can solve Just as some advisers conduct theme planning and
Students will independently complete Start Right Activity a problem within a set of confines. In this lesson, students
are given a set of design rules and an open-ended
5.3 - An Anatomy Lesson as review of the terms learned in assignment of designing a layout that demonstrates
Start Right Lesson 5.2. those rules.
STEP 2 | PRACTICE (25 MINUTES) COMMON CORE brainstorming in the spring after yearbook production has
Students will watch the 9-minute Design video in the Digital STATE STANDARDS
Classroom (Digital Classroom>Videos>Journalism>Design)
to review the principles of design. ELA-Literacy.L.9-12.1, CCRA.L.1
Students will complete the layout sketches they began in Start Demonstrate command of grammar and usage when
Right Lesson 5.2, using the rules of yearbook design. speaking or writing. been completed, some may use that time to build a library
Students will label each element with notes about the rules ELA-Literacy.L.9-12.2, CCRA.L.2
followed when placing the element. For example, within the Demonstrate command of capitalization, punctuation
and spelling.
dominant element, student could write, “Dominant element is
2 times bigger than any other element and is located near the ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.2c (11-12.2b)
center of the page.” Spell correctly. of page design templates for the coming year. Focusing on
Note: Supplies are needed for this assignment. Students need: ELA-Literacy.L.9-12.4, CCRA.L.4 Style guides or checklists are useful reference
» a pencil with an eraser Determine or clarify meaning of unknown words.
» the sample layout sketch with notes from Start Right ELA-Literacy.L.9-12.6, CCRA.L.6
Presentation 5.2 - Yearbook Design Acquire and use domain-specific words.
» the layout created independently in Start Right ELA-Literacy.W.9-12.2a design instruction in the spring builds on student learning,
Lesson 5.2 Organize complex information. Include formatting like
» a straightedge like a ruler or a piece of paper folded a headlines and infographics when useful.
couple of times lengthwise ELA-Literacy.W.9-12.2d
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary. offering advisers a low-pressure time to work one-on-one tools that help promote consistency across
ISTE STANDARDS
ISTE 1A: Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas.
1B: Create original works.
2B: Communicate ideas effectively using a variety with students who wish to hone their design skills. This
of media. the publication.
allows advisers to teach design to all students, but at a
time of the year that is less demanding.
Do you have an idea for a 7-Minute Starter? Email us at 7-Minutestarters@jostens.com
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