• Decorative masthead using wordart and graphics at the top of the first page.
• Byline at the top of the first page with month, year and your team name as publisher.
• Four-page newsletter using no font smaller than 10 nor larger than 12 for regular text. Headings may use fonts up to 20.
• Table of contents text box on first page with list of what is in newsletter. Use border and fill feature.
• Another text box somewhere in the newsletter listing team members names, preferably on the last page.
• Footer or header on each page that includes the page number.
• History section detailing the origin of the holiday, how it is celebrated and by whom.
• Holiday foods section listing at least one good recipe for a festive holiday food.
• Fun and games section giving ideas for parties, fun, games or crafts appropriate for this holiday.
• Humor section with jokes, funny stories, or something fun to do on this holiday.
• A poem, prayer or other short writing pertinent to the holiday.
• Any other sections that the team feels would be appropriate to your holiday.
• At least two graphics per page, but do not overdo using graphics.
• Use two-column newspaper format. For a game or puzzle, you may turn off columns if needed. 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.) Remember just because you find information on the Internet, it may not have correct grammar and you may need to edit the passage to be able to use it. Be selective and proofread well. Also be sure to give credit for any work that is a complete copy. Be sure to have all team members proofread it before turning in the final copy.
• Try to make this newsletter look professional. Remember that this is a portfolio project. This is a project that you should be proud of, so work hard and do a good job.

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