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’21 JUMPSTART Resources

Written by Kel Lemons | Apr 22, 2020 4:29:15 PM



We hoped you’ve enjoyed watching with us! Many have asked about rewatching the video and resources from the sessions.

’21 JUMPSTART Instructor bios
Here are the bios for all the yearbook advisers and journalism experts that were part of our virtual yearbook festival.

’21 JUMPSTART Session descriptions
Descriptions of the nine sessions, which include covers, design, spread planning, alternative copy, photography and writing

 

’21 JUMPSTART Sessions videos
This is a link to all nine sessions. You can also rewatch the video feed from the Facebook Balfour Yearbooks page.



'21 JUMPSTART Study Guide, ’21 JUMPSTART Study Guide teacher edition

The 18-page study guide has a listing of all the sessions, space to take notes and knowledge checks.



’21 JUMPSTART Permission slip
An interactive permission slip to fill out for students to give to their teachers in case they missed classes Tuesday.

Bridgeland 5-week Deadline Cycle
Here’s a sample of the Bridgeland yearbook staff’s deadline cycle for how they plan and complete spreads.



Spread Content Planning Sheet
Bridgeland High School adviser Samantha Berry created this planning sheet to help her staffers plan spreads more effectively.

Photo Assignment
From “The Six Ps” session, this photography assignment asks students to take pictures and write captions using composition principles.

Me Spread
From “The Six Ps” session, this design assignment has students create a spread about themselves. Note you will need to make changes to adjust for your software and technology procedures.

True Colors Test
From “The Six Ps” session, this assignment will help your staff understand each other’s personalities to have a successful staff. It includes a
True Colors Quiz, worksheet, four color cards and true color traits.

Staff Questionnaire
From “The Six Ps” session, this is a helpful resource sheet to learn more about your staffers.

Did you attend the festival? If so, tell us what you thought of our first virtual event in this quick survey.