9/29

 Focus: Explore Spreads    


Objectives:

  • Monarch/InDesign YB Spreads
  • Student Check In

Closure: Explore Spreads

9/28

 Focus: What's wrong with this expanded caption?

ILLUMINATING ARTWORK Sharing her favorite artwork, Miranda Jenkins (10th) thought about how challenging the image was to create.  Using Adobe Photoshop, Jenkins adds a vignetting effect to the edges of the image.  "I focus a lot on animal drawings.  I've never really done realism, and I tried to make it look like a cat.  It's not like anything I've ever done before." said Jenkins.  Photo by Lifetouch


Objectives: 

  • Caption & Headline Writing
  • Monarch/InDesign YB Spreads
  • Student Check In

ClosureWhat's wrong with this summary caption?

Above them all, John Smith (11th) hurdled over two Delran defenders and managed to get into the end zone with a little help from Zack Smith (11th).  This remarkable touchdown secured the Falcons first win of the season. Photo by Vonyeh Williams. 

9/27

 As of Nov. 1st, if you haven't contacted your businesses on the list, they are up for grabs.  Make some business call and update the list!

Remember: You can access Monarch from home.  If you are concerned about meeting your D1, work at home or speak to Mrs. Cream or Miss B., about what you need. 

Focus: What's wrong with this caption?

Dribbling the ball, Hallie Jespen (12th) sprints down the field to bring the ball into scoring position.  As a right forward, Jespen was often able to use the sidelines when dribbling the ball as an effective way to advance the ball.

Objectives: 

  • All D1 spreads should have photos in them by Oct. 9th at the latest.
  • Caption Writing (Review Assignment)
  • Monarch - Deadline 1 & 2 spreads (3 & 4 if there are things your can work on now)
  • Business Ads
  • Thank you notes
  • Interviews
  • Photographing (Headshots)
  • Small Story Groups
Closure:

Write expanded captions for these photos that were taken by Lifetouch.


Lead in: Mini Headline in all caps
Sentence 1: Present Tense (Who, what, why, where, when, how)
Sentence 2: Past Tense (Additional info that can't been seen in the photo)
Quote: "Marching Band is more than just competitions and football games.  We are a tight-knit group who are like a second family."
Photo Credit in Italics (Capital P, no period)
Interview Info: Gabriel Hultz - grade 12
Marching Band practiced outside in the summer without instruments.  They worked on steps and formation.


Lead in: Mini Headline in all caps
Sentence 1: Present Tense
Sentence 2: Past Tense
Quote: I feel really proud to represent the team as captain this year, and I hope to lead them to an undefeated season.
Photo Credit in Italics (Capital P, no period)
Interview Info: Gabe Miller 12
Jacob Smith 12
BT varsity won against RV in overtime.  Gabe Miller passed to Mike Mulligan for the touchdown. The final score was 14Bt to 7 RV .


9/23

 Focus:


Objectives: 
  • Caption Writing (Review Assignment)
  • Monarch - Deadline 1 & 2 spreads (3 & 4 if there are things your can work on now)
  • Business Ads
  • Thank you notes
  • Interviews
  • Photographing (Headshots)
  • Small Story Groups

Closure: Active or Passive

With seconds to spare, the tie-breaking goal against RV is kicked by Jennifer Gray (12th).  The girls celebrated their victory by singing the lady falcons chant as they boarded the bus.

9/22

Focus: Review yesterday's closure (expanded captions - girls volleyball)

 Objectives: 

  • Caption Writing (Review Assignment)
  • Monarch
  • Active Voice VS Passive Voice


Closure: Write a summary caption for each of the photos below using the Caption Beginnings handout as inspiration. Please write the captions in the correct format for the 2024 yearbook. View interview facts below for details.


Left Photo:

Jennifer Houston - grade 12 (holding razor)

Jacob Lee - grade 11 (looking on from background with hand over mouth)

Principal John McGibbson - getting head shaved

Seneca HS raised money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in the Interact Club.  The person who raised the most money, got to shave the Principals head.  Jennifer raised $1346.


Right Photo:

Kaitlyn Martin - #20 Varsity Girls Basketball (Lancer HS) "Lady Lancers"

Trips over a player from Cavalier HS while trying to maintain possession of the ball from the opposing team. The incident earned her a foul shot which she made putting the Lancers ahead by two points.  Kaitlyn was recently accepted to Notre Dame, where she will be playing for the Fighting Irish D1 women's team.  The Lancers won 82 to 76.


9/21

 Focus: Captions Review - Expanded  Captions for Dominant Photos



Objectives: 
  • Caption Writing (Review Assignment)
  • Making a Plan
  • Monarch - Deadline 1 & 2 spreads (3 & 4 if there are things your can work on now)
  • Business Ads
  • Thank you notes
  • Interviews
  • Photographing (Headshots)

ClosureWrite a summary caption and expanded caption for the below photo.  Assignment in google classroom.

Summary Caption:

Student Name: Jennifer Smith

Grade: 12

Pronouns: she/her



  • Lead in-Who, What, Why, Where, When, How (Present Tense)

  • (This photo was taken during a summer outdoor practice in the morning.  It was very hot and humid.  The players were working on bumping drills.  Jennifer volunteered with Mr. Cap to show the other player how to properly bump the volleyball.) (Past Tense) 

OR -Quote: “Summer practice was challenging, because it was so hot even at 7 am when practice started.  I am looking forward to getting back on the court and having an undefeated season.”

  • Photo Credit in italics



Expanded Caption:

Student Name: Jennifer Smith

Grade: 12

Pronouns: she/her


  • Mini Headline (in all caps)

  • Lead in-Who, What, Why, Where, When, How (Present Tense)

  • (This photo was taken during a summer outdoor practice in the morning.  It was very hot and humid.  The players were working on bumping drills.  Jennifer volunteered with Mr. Cap to show the other player how to properly bump the volleyball.) (Past Tense)

  • Quote: “Summer practice was challenging, because it was so hot even at 7 am when practice started.  I am looking forward to getting back on the court and having an undefeated season.”

  • Photo Credit in italics


9/20

 Focus: Review the Rules of YB Design Guidelines

 


Objectives:
  • Caption Writing Lesson
  • Create a coverage plan. 
Closure: Review Basic YB Design


9/19

  Focus: What makes these photos so amazing?



Objectives:

Closure: Review these photo tips.

9/18

 Focus: Review photography techniques.


Objectives:
  • Explore Cell Phone Photography
  • Interviewing Lesson & Ed Puzzle & Practice
  • Create a coverage plan. 

Closure: Review Photo Shoot Guide

Interviewing

9/15

   Focus: Photo tips!


Objectives:

  • Explore Cell Phone Photography
  • Begin looking through photos and explore your layout. 
  • Create a coverage plan. 

Closure: Discuss cell phone photography. 

9/14

Focus: Review Design Terms 



Objectives:

  • Monarch Tutorial
  • Create a coverage plan. 

Closure: Review Design Principles

 

9/13

Focus: Review Layout and Composition. Complete questions for a classwork grade. Due tomorrow before class.


Objectives:

  • Continue Monarch Tutorial

Closure: Examples of bad design, layout, and composition.


 

9/12

  Focus: Identify the headline, sub-headline, eye-line, dominant photo in this spread.



Objectives:

  • Monarch Demos

Closure: Review Design Terms 


9/11

Focus: Take the survey in Google Classroom

Objectives:

  • Discuss the Anatomy of a Spread
  • Monarch & In Design Tutorials
  • Be sure to turn in "Getting to Know Me" if you haven't already.
  • Photo headshots via cell phone.


Closure: Which sentence in a caption is in past tense?

9/8

 Focus: What is a layout?

A layout is a design plan for a page or spread in a yearbook. It accounts for the size and position of all elements on a page.

Objectives: 

  • Business Ads
  • Complete Ladder
  • Cell Phone headshots
Closure: Identify the headline, sub-headline, eye-line, dominant photo in tis spread.


9/7

 Focus: Review Senior Ads and Personalization




Objectives:

  • Take Pre-test
  • Assign Ladder
Closure: Add name & Number to the contact sheet in google classroom

The Power of Yearbook

9/6

Focus: Yearbook Theme- yearbook theme is the central concept or idea around which the coverage and design of the yearbook are built upon. It is essentially a visual and verbal statement that helps highlight the memorable experiences throughout the school year as well as the many students who contribute to the character of the school.





Objectives:
  • Watch the power of yearbook
  • Discuss the theme
  • Intro to Monarch & Yearbook Avenue
  • Explore the ladder
  • Yearbook Drive

Closure: Fill out yearbook pledge