Holiday Newsletter Assignment
Select a holiday to research (using the internet) from the following:
Christmas * St. Patrick's Day * Valentine's Day * Easter * Thanksgiving * Halloween
Required components:
4 Page newsletter with 0.5 inch margins all the way around, with 10 or 11 point size font for text and appropriate sized headings
By-line at top of first page with month and your name as editor
Decorative masthead using wordart and graphics at top of first page
Table of contents text box on first page with list of what is in newsletter
Another text box somewhere in the newsletter to set off important information
Footer on each page that includes the page number
Humor section with jokes, funny stories, or something fun to do on that holiday
History section detailing the origin of the holiday, how it is celebrated, and where
Holiday foods section listing at least one good recipe for a festive holiday food
Fun and Games section giving ideas for parties, fun, or games that can be played for this holiday
A poem, prayer, or other short writing pertinent to the holiday
Other sections appropriate to your holiday
At least two graphics per page, but do not overdo using graphics
At least one section must have columns. Design pages in an appropriate format and do not make them gaudy or crowded. Likewise, be careful not to have too much blank space
Appropriate use of language (grammar, spelling, etc.) When you get info from someone else's webpage, they may not have correct grammar and you may need to edit the passage to be able to use it. Be selective and proofread well. Have someone in class proofread it for you before turning it in
Try to make this newsletter look professional. Remember that this is a portfolio project and will go in your portfolio for display. This is a project that you should be proud of, so work hard and do a good job.
Note From Your Teacher:
All projects will be graded based on the above information. Double check to make sure that you adhere to project guidelines if you want to get a good grade. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made if you forget to add something that is required.