Feature Writing Unit 2: Theme

Open Ended

What are some challenges you might face when trying to develop a unique theme for a yearbook, and how could you overcome them?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for a yearbook staff to find a theme that is simple, communicative, flexible, and fun?

• Because it makes the yearbook easier to design and more enjoyable for everyone involved.

• Because it is required by the school administration.

• Because it saves money on printing costs.

• Because it allows for more advertisements.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a verbal theme in a yearbook?

• A theme based on catch-phrase expressions like 'Around the Block'

• A theme using bold, vibrant colors and graphics

• A theme based on psychological identity

• A theme that organizes events chronologically

Open Ended

Compare and contrast visual themes and concept themes in yearbooks. What are the key differences in how they are developed and perceived?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about calendar themes is correct?

• They focus on organizing the yearbook by chronological order of events.

• They use only bold colors and graphics to unify the book.

• They are based on popular catch-phrases.

• They focus on psychological identity.

Open Ended

How might the placement of a theme on the cover influence a reader's expectations about the yearbook's content?

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about how to use themes in a yearbook.

• The theme should be used subtly and creatively.

• The theme must be the most obvious part of the book.

• The theme is a way to unify the story of the year.

• The theme should always be literal and spelled out on the cover.

Multiple Choice

Which section of a yearbook is a great place to start including the theme, and why?

• Endsheet, because it connects visually to the theme and reinforces what started on the cover.

• Title page, because it contains the actual name of the yearbook.

• Opening spread, because it announces the theme verbally.

• Closing, because it wraps up the book.

Open Ended

Why is it important to include the theme on the title page of a yearbook?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the opening spread(s) in relation to the yearbook theme?

• To announce, explain, or illustrate the theme so the reader can follow along.

• To list the names of the yearbook staff.

• To summarize the entire yearbook.

• To display only photographs.

Multiple Select

Select all the reasons why divider, connector, or theme pages are important in a yearbook.

• They help carry out the theme throughout the book.

• They make sure the book hangs together without every spread screaming theme.

• They are only used for calendar segments.

• They are required for every page.

Open Ended

How do traditional divider spreads and calendar themes help ensure the theme travels throughout the book?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a way to add special theme touches to a yearbook, as shown in the images?

• Folio graphics

• Table of contents

• Glossary

• Dedication page

Open Ended

How do scoreboards and sidebars contribute to reinforcing a yearbook's theme?

Multiple Select

Select all the elements that can be used to reinforce a theme throughout a yearbook, based on the images.

• Scoreboards

• Sidebars

• Senior tributes

• Table of contents

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the colophon section in a yearbook?

• To list the book's sponsors

• To tell readers specifics about the theme and its execution

• To display student portraits

• To provide a calendar of events

Open Ended

Explain how the index can be used to extend the yearbook's theme for a cohesive look and feel.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are recommended ways to brainstorm and refine your yearbook theme, according to the lesson?

• Take out your notes and rediscover what attracted you to the theme

• Ignore previous brainstorming

• Roll your eyes at your ideas

• Decide where you’re going with your theme

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a place where the theme can be expressed in a yearbook, according to the lesson?

• Section headers

• Headlines

• Captions

• Table of contents

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to use a thesaurus when developing expressions of your yearbook theme?

• To find the most obvious words

• To make your voice known and find interesting ways to express your theme

• To copy words from other books

• To avoid using any creative language

Open Ended

Describe two creative strategies suggested in the lesson for expressing your yearbook theme verbally.

Open Ended

How can collaborative methods help in developing visual appeal for a yearbook?

Open Ended

How might the process of finding a yearbook theme help you develop skills that are useful beyond yearbook creation?

Multiple Choice

What are some key qualities to consider when choosing a theme for a yearbook?

• It should be simple, communicative, flexible, and fun.

• It should be complicated and hard to understand.

• It should only focus on one person.

• It should not allow any creativity.