Once students have had some practice interviewing, they’re ready to go to it. But wait, there’s more! Make sure they know what makes a great yearbook story — from leads to quotes to transitions. Take time to break it down.
If you have great ideas and lesson plans to share with your yearbook friends — and we know you do — email them to ybk@herffjones.com. We’d love to hear from you!
CHECK OUT THESE THREE THINGS, TOO
Trade bad questions: Interview with confidence by asking the right questions. This interviewing activity is a great way to practice.
Don’t use bad words: Watch out for yearbook contraband words that weaken your writing. Here’s a great resource for writers.
Transition to better writing: You’ve got your quotes. Now what do you do with them? Here’s some practice with writing transitions.
SALES SPOTLIGHT
No one sells alone. Involve your entire staff in book sales. Come up with contests and incentives. Need help? See page 21 of the Selling Your Book section.
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Use this helpful guide
to train your staffers to use the same copy-editing marks for revisions. It’s a timesaver!