Lesson Plan: Creating a Brochure for "Adventure Playground Yorba Linda: Our Favorite Spot"
Lesson Plan: Creating a Brochure for "Adventure Playground Yorba Linda: Our Favorite Spot"
Grade Level: 6-8
Subject: English Language Arts / Visual Arts
Duration: 90 minutes
Common Core Standards:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.6: Use technology, including the internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
Objectives:
- Students will research and gather information about Adventure Playground Yorba Linda.
- Students will analyze and select relevant content for their brochure.
- Students will create a visually appealing and informative brochure to promote Adventure Playground Yorba Linda.
Materials:
- Computers or tablets with internet access
- Research materials (books, articles, websites) about Adventure Playground Yorba Linda
- Art supplies (paper, markers, colored pencils, etc.)
- Optional: Graphic design software or online brochure-making tools
Procedure:
1. Introduction (10 minutes):
- Begin the lesson by discussing the purpose and importance of brochures in promoting places or events.
- Introduce Adventure Playground Yorba Linda as a favorite spot and explain the focus of the project: creating a brochure to promote it.
2. Research and Note-Taking (30 minutes):
- Instruct students to use computers or tablets to research Adventure Playground Yorba Linda.
- Provide a list of reputable sources (books, articles, websites) for students to utilize.
- Encourage students to take thorough notes, selecting and organizing relevant information about the playground's features, activities, safety measures, and unique aspects.
3. Content Selection and Organization (20 minutes):
- Instruct students to analyze their research notes and identify the most important and compelling information about Adventure Playground Yorba Linda.
- Guide students in organizing the selected content into sections or categories (e.g., Features, Activities, Safety, Testimonials).
4. Brochure Creation (25 minutes):
- Provide students with art supplies and instruct them to create a draft of their brochure on paper, considering layout, headings, visuals, and the organization of content.
- Optionally, students can use graphic design software or online brochure-making tools for a digital version of their brochure.
5. Peer Review and Revision (10 minutes):
- Pair students or form small groups for peer review.
- Instruct students to exchange their drafts and provide constructive feedback on the clarity, organization, and visual appeal of their brochures.
- Encourage students to revise their brochures based on the feedback received.
6. Finalizing and Sharing (15 minutes):
- Instruct students to make final revisions to their brochures based on peer feedback.
- Allow students to present and share their brochures with the class, highlighting the unique features and attractions of Adventure Playground Yorba Linda.
Common Core Labels Correlations:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.2
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.4
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.6
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