PSA Text
Updated Fall 20211. Project Goals
2. Looking Ahead: You are not making the poster yet!
For this assignment you will be working as an editor, not a designer. You will collect text for a PSA poster layout that you will do later. You are NOT BEING ASKED TO WRITE. You are being asked to FIND ALREADY WRITTEN Text on the Internet
You are not making the poster yet
You are not making a poster yet!
3. PSA Text Document & Topic (Sept 28th)
EXAMPLE
STEP-BY-STEP
1. Create a Word/Google Document
2. Type in a heading that includes
• Your name• "PSA Planning" • Your class period3. Review the topic ideas (See Right) and choose one or choose something different.
Try to choose something that is meaningful to you personally.4. Type in "1. Topic:" followed by your chosen PSA topic (See example left)
TOPIC IDEAS:
- Wear a Mask (Properly)
- Global Warming
- Stop Ragequitting
- Stop Racism
- Drive Safely
- Don't Text and Drive
- Quit Smoking/Vaping
- Healthy Eating
- Don't Litter
- Self Care
- Exercise
- Stop Bullying
- Practice Kindness
- Recycle
- Stop Animal Cruelty
4. Action Requested: (Sept 28th)
EXAMPLE
STEP-BY-STEP
1. Choose an action request that can easily be achieved and does not require donating money.
(See "Action Request Tips" , right).2. Type "2. Action Requested:" followed by your chosen action request
(See example left)ACTION REQUEST TIPS:
Action requests should be precise and achievable in order to engage the audience and also be more effective.EXAMPLE:"Stop Global Warming" is a great goal but how can you or I do it? "Take public transportation to help lower emissions" is more precise and achievable and therefor the better choice.
5. PSA Headline (September 29th)
EXAMPLE
STEP-BY-STEP
Google your topic / action requested
Look at images /websites for headline ideas (see image search sample right). Make sure to choose one that matches your action request .
Type "3. Headline:" followed by the headline you chose into your PSA Text document. (See example left) You can change the headline slightly if you want to.
IMAGE / WEB SEARCH
6. Subheads w 2-4 Paragraphs & Credits (September 29th - 30th)
EXAMPLE
STEP-BY-STEP
1. Google your Topic/Action Requested and find 2 - 4 paragraphs of text that support your action requested.
2. Type "4. Subheads with 2-4 Paragraphs:" and COPY & PASTE what you found on the INTERNET into your document (See sample left)
3. Edit paragraph(s) to make them shorter if needed
4. At the end of each paragraph include the website(s) where you copied the text from to give credit
NOTE: Please include the name of the website not the url.GOOD: Medium.comBAD: https://medium.com/illumination/compliment-yourself-to-improve-your-self-esteem-6e0d36d2fb0b
5. Include a 2-4 word SUBHEAD (Heading) for each paragraph by finding text in the paragraphs or write your own. Make your subheads catchy and clear just like a good headline.
7. Review & Edit Subheads ( October 1st)
EXAMPLE
GOOD: Compliment Yourself!
BAD: Giving your self compliments is beneficial
STEP-BY-STEP
1, Review your Subheads
2. Revise them as needed and make them short, catchy, and clear.
8. Peer Review
EXAMPLE
STEP-BY-STEP
Switch seats with a classmate so that you can review each others' work and give feedback.
Type into your classmate's PSA Text Document the "5. Peer Review:" followed by one compliment, one suggestion, and your name. (See example left)
Read the Peer Review you got and make changes to your PSA Text document as you wish.
9. Private Comment with Reflection & Self Grading
EXAMPLE
STEP-BY-STEP
When you submit your work to the assignment posting in Google Classroom, INCLUDE the following in the private comment:
REFLECTION: What went well? What did you struggle with?
SELF-GRADING: What grade do you think you deserve?
10. Review Grading Criteria
10 Points: Topic is appropriate for a PSA
10 Points: Headline is short, catchy, and requests an achievable action
10 Points: 2 -4 Paragraphs were copied and pasted from the Internet, not written.
20 Points:The paragraphs match the action request, work well alone, and aren't too long.
10 Points: The source for each paragraph is included with the name of the website or the organization.
10 Points: There are 2 - 4 Subheads to go with the paragraphs
10 Points: The subheads are short, catchy, and are appropriate for the paragraph content.
10 Points: There are no spelling or grammar errors
5 Points: Reflection and Self Grading in Google Classroom Private Comments
5 Points:Timely Completion
11. Submit your work to the Google Classroom Assignment Posting
Don't forget to Turn it in!
NYC Visual Arts Benchmarks
• Art Making
• Developing Art Literacy
• Making Connections Through Visual Arts
• Community and Cultural Resources
• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning
Differentiation / Lesson Extension
...Students with different abilities can seek assistance from teacher, paraprofessional, or another student
...The students who finish early can ask a classmate if they need help or review
NYC VISUAL ARTS BENCHMARKS
• Developing Art Literacy
• Community and Cultural Resources
• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning
Deleted from Lesson F 2021
Objectives
Explore ways purpose & audience influence message
Investigate different solutions to the problem (multiple sketches)