1. 3.1 | Theme

2. STEP 1 - LEARN View this presentation to understand the purpose of a theme and how it is developed.

3. The theme sets the tone for the story of the year. THEME

4. A good theme meets certain requirements. Recognizable Relevant Repeatable THEME

5. The perfect theme concept inspires content. THEME

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15. A few words can set the tone for the theme and the story of the year. The overall theme concept spawns spin-off phrases. Direct spin-offs: Feature key words pulled directly from the theme statement Conceptual spin-offs: Rely on the concept introduced by the theme rather than on the words. VERBAL DEVELOPMENT OF THEME

16. Graphics and colors convey feelings Think about the feeling you want to convey with your book and design around that. VISUAL DEVELOPMENT OF THEME

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18. Dos Pueblos High School [CA] ENDSHEETS

19. OPENING PAGES Dos Pueblos High School [CA]

20. COVERAGE Dos Pueblos High School [CA]

21. COVERAGE Dos Pueblos High School [CA]

22. DIVIDERS Dos Pueblos High School [CA]

23. PORTRAITS Dos Pueblos High School [CA]

24. CLOSING Dos Pueblos High School [CA]

25. St. Mark’s School of Texas [TX] ENDSHEETS

26. OPENING St. Mark’s School of Texas [TX]

27. COVERAGE St. Mark’s School of Texas [TX]

28. COVERAGE St. Mark’s School of Texas [TX]

29. DIVIDERS St. Mark’s School of Texas [TX]

30. PORTRAITS St. Mark’s School of Texas [TX]

31. CLOSING St. Mark’s School of Texas [TX]

32. STEP 2 - PRACTICE In groups, reference Start Right Handout 3.1 – Getting into the Swing of Themes to brainstorm theme ideas for your book. Brainstorm for 20 minutes Select a spokesperson from your group to present your ideas

33. STEP 3 - USE As a class, select your 10 best ideas for further exploration and development.