Yearbook & Journalism Curriculum w Yearbook Syllabus, Lessons, Examples, Etc.

Elevate your yearbook journalism program with my comprehensive yearbook curriculum! From yearbook syllabus to lessons and theme examples, this BUNDLE has got you covered. Start creating memorable yearbooks today with this detailed yearbook curriculum that can be used in a journalism course. 

Teaching a yearbook journalism class can be a fun and enjoyable experience. This journalism curriculum pack will set you up for planning, organizing, and making your yearbook. With tips and tricks, activities, and information sheets, this yearbook guide is the perfect thing to help you pace and teach a yearbook class. 

This journalism yearbook curriculum pack includes:

⭐️Yearbook Timeline: Monthly Outline of What Needs to be Completed

⭐️Yearbook Beginning Forms: Staff Application, Contract, Syllabus, & Editor Roles

• Staff Application
• Returning Staff Application
• Staff Contract
• Section Editor Contract
• Editor-in-Chief Contract
• Yearbook Syllabus

⭐️Yearbook, Journalism, Planning Your Book: Theme, Concept, Cover, More Worksheets

• Tone
• Theme
• Organizing sections
• Developing sub-themes
• Fonts
• Colors
• Folio
• Cover Design

⭐️Yearbook Assignment: Get to Know the Staff, Layout Templates, Graphic Design

• PowerPoint introduction with examples, layout and design tips
• Teacher instructions, tips, and how tos
• Assignment rubric
• Assignment checklist for the students
• Layout and design tip worksheet
• Interview questions worksheet

⭐️Yearbook, Journalism Worksheets: Organization Tips, Story Ideas, Data Collection

• Organization tips
• Everyday story ideas
• Athletics information sheet
• Student life information sheet
• Clubs information sheet
• Student spotlight information sheet
• Fine arts performances information sheet
• Artist spotlight information sheet
• Academics information sheet
• Student photography release form

⭐️Yearbook, Journalism Interview Sheets: Printable, Editable, Nine Different Areas

• Athletics
• Academics
• Band
• Chorus
• Clubs
• Student Life
• Student Spotlight
• Theater
• Visual Arts

⭐️Yearbook Photography Tips and Assignment: Composition and Photojournalism

• 2 Lesson plans (each lesson plan includes a big idea, essential questions, objectives, art standards, writing and literacy standards, supply list, vocabulary list, and a step-by-step breakdown on how to present this assignment.)
• Composition: Rules of composition presentation, Student notes, Scavenger hunt sheet and Rubric
• Yearbook Tips: Yearbook photography tips presentation, Tips handout, 10 photos assignment sheet, and 10 photos rubric
• Photojournalism: Presentation, Assignment sheet and Rubric

This journalism curriculum provides a guide for yearbook teachers to follow as they lead a group of students to create a yearbook for their school. From prepping for the year, to planning the book, to gathering information, this is the perfect outline to follow to get your program off the ground.

❤️ You will LOVE how EASY this yearbook curriculum is to use! Simply follow the timeline for the year and help your students plan and gather information to create a yearbook that reflects your school.

In this yearbook syllabus bundle you will be able to plan, design, organize, introduce the website, share information with parents and students, and teach your staff members how to collect information.

✅Check out the preview for a closer look at this yearbook journalism curriculum! 

What are teachers saying about this yearbook syllabus?

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Amazing resource!!!! This is a helpful resource as a first year yearbook teacher. It has helped me get organized and started.” - Feole's Files

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This has been a God-send. As a first-time yearbook teacher, I had no idea what I was doing. This has helped me feel more confident in my teaching and organization.” - A "Poe" Teacher's Side Hustle

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I used this to show examples of how schools create a yearbook.  The students were very interested to learn about the different jobs / tasks. It helped them learn just how much work goes into creating yearbooks. This is a very comprehensive resource for anyone who leads a yearbook group / club. Thank you for sharing all of your experience and insights.” - Julie S.

Looking for even more in-depth yearbook help? Everything in this pack is included in my yearbook curriculum mega-bundle, everything you need for every single day of the school year. Check it out here.