Directions:  Open ClarisWorks and go to Drawing.  Then go to Format + Document and change the margins to the following:  Top: 3.70  Bottom: 3.70  Left:  3.10  Right:  3.10
Next, go to Option + Hide the Graphics Grid and Turn off the Auto Grid
Now save this page as HOME, Then Re- Save as FAMILY, SCHOOL, HOBBIES, SPORTS, etc.

Include in your mini book:
Boarder (1 at least) Your own Graphic (1 at least) Watermark (Words or Picture) (1 at least)

1.  Info. for Tile 1: Home

•  Title for your mini book (LARGE Size)
•  Your name (small size By.... put your name)
•  Exploratory number (very small size)
•  Changed Font?
•  Graphic = Your Photo

•  Include your name (nick, origin, etc...)
•  Date of birth, Place of birth, Height, Eye color, Hair Color
•  Parent’s names and their occupation (jobs)
•  Any brothers and/or sisters?
•  Changed Font? Size?
•  Graphic (Any) and/or Boarder
•  5 or more sentences?

•  Name of all schools you have attended
•  List some of the teachers you have had
•  Rank your favorite subjects in school.
•  Changed Font? Size?
•  1 Graphic (Any) or Boarder
•  5 or more sentences?

•  Tell about your hobbies, pets,  or collections.
•  Changed Font? Size?
•  1 Graphic (Any) or Boarder
•  5 or more sentences?

•  Tell about your favorite sport and sport team.
•  Why do you like this team or sport?
• Who are your favorite athletes, Why?
•  Changed Font? Size?
•  Graphic (Any) or Boarder
•  5 or more sentences?

•  Tell about any other favorites of yours.
•  Ex: color, store, movie, food, game, etc...
•  Changed Font? Size?
•  Graphic (Any) or Boarder
•  5 or more sentences?

•  Tell about your goals and/or achievements
•  Changed Font? Size?
•  Graphic (Any) or Boarder
•  5 or more sentences?

•  How would you describe yourself?  What do you want to be when you grow up?
•  Changed Font? Size?
•  Graphic (Create Your Own) or Boarder
•  5 or more sentences?

Open ClarisWorks- Word processing
Click on File + Print Setup and choose Landscape
Change the margins by going to Format + Document
TOP, BOTTOM, LEFT, & RIGHT should be: .25
Shrink your page to 33% and add 4 columns by clicking on Format + Section
Save this as: minibook

  Next
Open your Home file and click inside of your text file to SPELLCHECK.
Continue for all 8 pages: family, school, hobbies, sports, favorites, goals, and future

Use of Fonts and Sizes for all information is important. Neatness and spelling will be worth 30 points Completeness and following directions 70 points