Week 9

Literacy - Week 9

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Note: It is recommended that you do these activities in order, as each activity builds off of the previous one. Doing one activity per day will fulfill the necessary literacy work you need for the week.

• Physical Activity is very important, especially during this time. View this infographic from Stats Canada. www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/en/pub/11-627-m/11-627-m2017034-eng.pdf?st=RqZC88VF

What key information was shown in this infographic? Did any facts surprise you or change your thoughts on the topic? What do you think is the purpose of this infographic? Who would this be made for? How did the author use graphics to share the message? Is it a reliable source of information? What are the pros and cons of using this style of writing? What questions do you have about the topic?

• Locate more infographics to look at. A quick google image search of “infographic examples for kids” should do the trick. They are also frequently found in newspapers, magazines, game instructions, recipes, neighbourhood signs. Compare the infographic in the previous point to what you found now. Talk about what is similar? What is different? What are some common features that an infographic should have?

• Using what you learned about infographics, create a list of possible topics you might want to create your own infographic about. What features would you need to include? Where could you find data and facts on that topic? Then choose one topic. Plan and create a rough copy of your infographic. Share your plans with a family member. Did they understand your message? Do you need to add more information?

• Today you will take the feedback from your family from yesterday and publish a final copy of your infographic. You can do this either by hand or digitally. If you choose to create the infographic digitally you could use Google Sheets or any other platform you are familiar with. Share with your family and talk about the purpose of infographics. Don't forget to share with your teacher when it is completed.

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