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Memory Book

The final senior assignment requires that you include pictures and memorabilia from all four years of high school. You can print pictures professionally, or you can print them on your own. This assignment is due at the beginning of class FRIDAY, MAY 6th . You should include at least the following:
  • A cover page - including your name and a short statement about your experience at River Oaks and particular your graduating class (How do you feel about graduating?)
  • At least FOUR pages (two sheets, front and back) for each year = SIXTEEN total (or eight sheets, front and back) in addition to the cover page
  • Organize chronologically, ending with your senior year
  • Include information related to school - academics, arts, athletics - as well as special events
  • Include information related to your interests - religion, music, film, games, trends, etc.
  • Include information related to the news - important events (i.e. the election, celebrity deaths)
  • LABEL everything - create your own in Word or Docs, use stickers, or write directly on the page
  • Include the PROSE piece at the beginning and a short POEM at the end

As noted, you will also need to get some supplies. The bare minimum is a 12x12 scrapbook with at least 8 pages. You might also want to get some "page protectors" that slip over the pages once they've been created. There are no extra points for including shiny 3-D stickers, but you are welcome to decorate and to be as creative as you'd like. There are also backgrounds for virtually every topic. All of these things are available at Hobby Lobby, usually on sale. You can also get supplies at Michael's or WalMart, and I'm sure there are other places, as well.

NOTE: You may create a digital alternative to the physical scrapbook if you'd like, including pictures, text, audio and video. Use Google Slides and share it with me. Fill up each page with content, and follow the same guidelines as above (total of 18 slides minimum). You will also be asked to present it in class on Friday.

Remember above all else, this is for your own benefit, so include things YOU would like to remember. The GRADE is based on my basic requirements.

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