Interpretation: The Third Big Step

Now that you have organized what you have for your scrapbook, it is time to share the stories you have collected. A photograph, a document, and a list of facts cannot speak for themselves. Each item or fact has a story about it and a reason that makes the object or fact important. Explain what each photograph, document, or fact means to you and how they relate to each other as elements of a story. This is a comment.

 In a way, your comments are saying why you chose to include the items in your scrapbook.

• Interpretation made easy!

  • Attach the photograph copies and document copies onto the pages

  • Identify each item on the same page, and write down any related stories you have.

  • Share your album with family members at gatherings and reunions. Record their comments. Ask others to make their own albums.

• Don't forget to write comments about these things:

  • weddings and anniversaries

  • family holidays and events

  • jobs and family businesses

  • awards and family heroes

  • sports, hobbies and pets

What can you say about your family?