Yearbook Components

By Mrs. Goodwin

Reader Services (Make the yearbook user friendly)

Table of Contents should compel readers to look inside,

heightening their interest by using excerpts from the actual sections.

Title Page should include name and year of the book,

school name, school address and school phone

Dividers introduces each major section by including

a title and design that fits that section

More Reader Services (Make the yearbook user friendly)

Index includes a complete alphabetical list of

the activities, events, and the people in the yearbook & pages to find them.

Folio/Folio Tabs page number & page content info. on

the bottom of each pageColophon page or column tells about the staff and

the acknowledgments

The Cover

Foreshadows the inside storySets the tone and moodAttracts attention

Everyone knows that you are not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but everyone does.

Endsheets(holds the pages inside the front & back cover)

Contribute substantially to the story

Enhance the tone or moodComplement the cover May include a table of contentsOften used for students’

signatures

Opening and Closing

Introduce and conclude the story logically

Relate specific detailsHeighten the tone or mood Establish distinctive,

consistent design

Sections

Divide content into manageable areas

Introduced with divider pagesInclude basic sections:

Student Life - events, issues, trendsAcademics - classes, awards, tripsSports - teams including action shotsOrganizations - clubs, committees,

councilsPeople - grade mugshots & teachersGraduation

Students in the spotlightAthletesLeadersAward winnersLess prominent majority

School staffParents and communityOther yearbook staffsJournalism community

Content that interests themPhotos of themselves and their

friendsMore photos than wordsStories presented in a creative way

focusing of students and their experiences

A cover that makes a good first impression

Picture book – captures moments using photos that show action and reaction.

History book – records details about events and activities from the routine to the extraordinary.

Reference book – confirms students enrolled at the school, spelling of names and scores or games.

Educational book – an opportunity for those who create the book to learn.

Fun book – exciting for students to read and staff to produce.

Gives the yearbook a unique personality & approach - different from any other year

Ties the pages together - makes the book cohesive

Sets a mood - serious, frivolous, spirited, sophisticated, etc.

Is the theme slogan appealing on a yearbook cover, t-shirt or poster?

What colours, graphics, photos can illustrate the theme?

What specific information will support the theme?

Can you develop spin-offs phrases or concepts to use throughout the book & in every section?

Is it appealing to the students? Does it reflect what is happening in the school?