Theme Development

What does the presenter say is the purpose of having a theme in a yearbook?

• To make the yearbook look colorful

• To connect the pages with a common idea

• To include more photos

• To make the yearbook shorter

What are some examples of good yearbook themes mentioned in the video?

• “Unforgettable Moments” and “Together We Shine”

• “Random Pictures” and “Homework Time”

• “Sports Only” and “Test Prep”

• “Famous People” and “Travel the World”

What advice does the video give for selecting a strong yearbook theme?

• Pick something that only teachers like

• Choose a theme that can be seen in design, writing, and photos

• Use as many different themes as possible

• Select a theme that is hard to understand

How can you show the theme throughout the yearbook?

• Only on the cover

• By using the theme in section titles, photos, stories, and design

• Only in the table of contents

• Just in the last page

What steps does the presenter suggest for coming up with your own theme idea?

• Copy another school’s theme

• Think about what makes your school year special and brainstorm ideas

• Ask someone else to decide for you

• Use a random word generator

Why is it important for the theme to be clear and consistent on every page?

• So readers understand the story of the yearbook

• To make it look the same as last year

• To use more colors

• So you can skip writing captions

What theme ideas do you have for this year’s yearbook? How could you use them in design, writing, and photos?