1. VOICES OF ORDINARY AMERICANS

2. CREATING YOUR COVER Your notebook cover should contain the following: Your name Your fictional family name Your family crest Your family name on the spine A family slogan and summary. A short paragraph that summarizes your skills, place of origin, and overall character

3. CREATING A FAMILY CREST  A family crest reflects the beliefs and values of your family  A family crest has a shield which is either a triangle, heart or diamond in the center  A family crest has a banner at the bottom which has the family motto. Example “Honor above all.”  A symbol at the top either an animal or object  Summary of the character.

4. FULL FAMILY NAME Family Summary/History Family Motto/Phrase