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Voices of Ordinary Americans

Creating your CoverYour notebook cover should contain the following:•Your name

•Your fictional family name

•Your family crest

•Your family name on the spine

•A family slogan and summary.

• A short paragraph that summarizes your skills, place of origin, and overall character

Creating a family crestA family crest:

• Reflects the beliefs and values of your family

• Has a shield which is either a triangle, heart or diamond in the center

• Has a banner at the bottom which has the family motto. Example “Honor above all.”

• Has a symbol at the top either an animal or object

• Is a summary of the character.