Brief Description

The students will be presented with the problem of collecting data and creating a brochure to advertise our school to new enrolling students and their parents. They will use a digital camera to collect pictures to transfer to their pamphlet.

Standards and Frameworks

Technology Standards

6T-F1. Use technology resources for problem solving, self-directed learning and
extended learning activities
4T-F2. Use technology tools for individual and collaborative communication activities to share products with audiences inside and outside the classroom
3T-F1. Use prescribed technology writing or drawing tools for communicating and
illustrating

W-F1. Use the writing process, including generating topics, drafting, revising
 ideas and editing, to complete effectively a variety of writing tasks
R-R3. Identify facts in nonfiction material
 R-F3. Use reading comprehension strategies such as drawing conclusions,
 summarizing, making predictions, identifying cause and effect, and
differentiating fiction from nonfiction
R-F6. Read and comprehend consumer information such as forms, newspaper ads,
warning labels and safety pamphlets

Academic

• Students will generate topics through brainstorming and group discussions.
• Students will align purpose (e.g, to inform) with audience.
• Students will write a first draft with the necessary components for a brochure about
Wilson K-8.
• Students will revise draft content (e.g., organization, relevant details, clarity).
• Students will edit revised draft using resources (e.g., dictionary, word lists and banks, thesaurus, spell checker,
glossary, style manual, grammar and usage reference).
• Students will proofread revised draft.
• Students will publish and display final copy and share with class.
• Students will identify facts from nonfiction material.
• Students will differentiate fiction and nonfiction texts.
• Students will restate information found in already published literature.
• Students will compare information in other written articles about our school.

• Students will use technology to:

a) collect data.
b) interpret data.
c) express a solution to the problem.
• Students will plan and design a brochure.
• Students will use word processing (Microsoft Publisher Program) to create a document
and, use editing tools.
• Students will use a digital camera to take pictures of the school based on their group
discussion.
• Students will insert, resize and move pictures on their brochure.
• Students will present their brochure to the school community as well
as parents.

• Students need to be comfortable with basic computer skills.  (e.g. cut, copy, paste, insert, type, etc.)

• Computer
• Computer Lab if available
• Digital Camera
• Printed information about our school
• Publishing Program

This activity can be easily accomplished as a buddy or group activity.

Procedures

1. We will discuss the fact that we have many new families moving into our area that are trying to select the right school for their children.  Since we believe that our school is the best place to get a quality education, we need to create a brochure to show new comers the best of the best!!
2. Break students into groups to discuss and brainstorm important features of our school.
3. Students will take notes in their journal during the discussion
4. Students will decide on the 5 most important things they feel should be shared with newcomers.
5. Teacher will talk to the students about the purpose of taking pictures and the fact that they should match the information that is going to be in their brochure.
6. With a parent volunteer, students will go out into the school and take 5-10 pictures of our school.
7. Students must insert their floppy, take a picture and record the title of the picture in their journal.
8. After picture taking is complete, students must compile notes in their journals about the pictures they have taken.
9. Students must research facts about the school to go with the 5 things they want to share on their brochure. They can interview office staff, look at materials already printed, use the Internet etc.
10. As students are researching, they must be sure the information they are planning to use is factual.
11. Students must write a short description of each fact.  They must edit and revise information so they are ready to type information in the Brochure.
12. Students must sketch a design for their brochure (see attached Journal Design Sheet)

 

 

Creating the Brochure
 

1. Using an overhead projection device (AverKey, Proxima) demonstrate how to create a brochure using Microsoft Publisher.  (See Instruction Sheet - Creating your Brochure using Microsoft Publisher)
2. Print your brochure.  Display your brochure.   Give an oral presentation about your brochure to the class!!!!!

Collect and use journal notes for editing and revisions data
Final Product
Teacher observation of students’ computer use and time on task (Anecdotal Records)
Rubric - Create a rubric with your students. Check objectives to include editing and revisions as well.  e.g.  BROCHURE RUBRIC

Teacher Name: Jan Horetski
Site: Wilson
Date Submitted: April 17, 2002