what does it means when it says:
•Fold the two sheets of construction paper in half lengthwise. Crease them well and put three staples across the top. You will have four pages. Cut the second, third and fourth pages into three equal pieces about a half-inch from the top of your flipbook.
I'm getting confused with how to staple and cut it.
I don't understand your directions either.
Maybe these sites will help.
http://howto.wired.com/wiki/Make_a_Flip_Book_Animation
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Flipbook
cut the 2, 3, 4th pages in the sections but stop about 1/2 inch from the staples
say this is your 2,3,4 page make your cuts here
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To understand the instructions clearly, let's break them down step-by-step:
Step 1: Fold the two sheets of construction paper in half lengthwise.
- Take two sheets of construction paper and lay them flat in front of you.
- Imagine the paper divided into two equal halves widthwise.
- Fold each sheet in half by bringing the top edge down to meet the bottom edge.
- Use your hand or a ruler to crease the fold well, ensuring it stays in place.
Step 2: Staple across the top of the folded paper.
- At the top edge of the folded paper, use a stapler to place three staples in a horizontal line.
- The staples should be positioned about a half-inch apart from each other.
- Ensure that all the layers of paper are secured by the staples, holding the folded edge together.
Step 3: Cut the second, third, and fourth pages into three equal pieces.
- Start with the stapled papers lying flat in front of you so that the staples are at the top.
- Identify the second, third, and fourth pages of the stapled stack (pages 1 and 5 were created by the two halves of the first sheet).
- Measure approximately a half-inch from the top edge of the flipbook's pages.
- Using a pair of scissors, cut across each of these pages horizontally along the measured line.
- This will divide the pages into three equal parts, leaving the bottom part intact.
By following these steps, you should be able to fold, staple, and cut your construction paper to create a flipbook with four pages.