Brochures+Lesson+Plan

Brochure Lesson Plans A Brochure can inform, educate, persuade, explain, or instruct. //**Assignment: **// Create a brochure that describes a computer profession. Use these sites as a reference if needed or search on your own · [] · [] · [] · []

= Task: = =Create a brochure about a computer profession that interests you and informs and educates others about a computer career. =  · The brochure is not an in depth study of a topic but it should give enough information to grab and keep the readers interest from start to finish. · A brochure may cover a broad topic but it shouldn’t contain so much information that it overwhelms the reader. In addition to what your brochure says, you must decide the best format to present your information. Different formats work best for brochures with lots of text, lots of pictures, small blocks of text, lists, charts, or maps. You’ll need to find the format that works best for your information.

 **Steps to Make a Brochure **  1. First, write down what you need to accomplish with your brochure. What process are you explaining? What task should the reader be able to accomplish after reading this brochure?  2. Look at sample brochures you or your class have collected. Identify those that have a style or format you might like to imitate or borrow. See how much detail each type of brochure includes.  3. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Research your topic. Use the materials provided in the classroom or from other sources to gather more details about your topic. <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> 4. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Using the Brochure Checklist, list the major components of your brochure. Mark out any components you wish to omit from your brochure. Write headlines and subheads. Write the descriptive text. Make lists. <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> 5. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Sketch out some rough ideas of how you want your brochure to look—including any graphics you think you want to include. (Your software may come with a collection of clip art; if you have access to a scanner you may be able to scan artwork from clip art books; if you have access to graphics software you may be able to draw your own graphics.) Try out different formats to fit your text. Edit your text to fit your layout. Experiment. <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> 6. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Using the page layout software available to you, transfer your rough sketches to the computer. Your software may have templates or wizards that will provide you with even more ideas.

**<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Brochure Checklist **
<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Many of the items in this list are optional. You must decide which ones are appropriate for your brochure. <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Name of Location, Business or Organization. <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Address. <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Phone Number. <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Fax Number. <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Email Address. <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Web Page Address. <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Headline that creates curiosity, states a major benefit, or otherwise entices the reader to open and read your brochure. <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Headline that states the name of the Product, Project, or Described Process. <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Subheads. <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Short, easy to read blocks of text. <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Lists, charts. <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Key Benefits (2-3). <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Features. <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Instructions, steps, parts (for a procedure, to assemble a product, etc.) <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Biography (of business owner, key members of organization, officers, etc.). <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Mission Statement. <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">History. <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Logo. <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Graphic Image(s) (including purely decorative elements). <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Photographs of product, place, people. <span style="margin: 5pt 0.25in 5pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Diagram, flow chart. **<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Conclusion **<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> The brochure as an educational or instructional device must present information in a clear, organized manner. It should give enough information that the reader can understand the process or reproduce the project.