ELI

Second Grade

For this assignment, I made sure to write in a way that second graders would be able to understand. I used basic word choice to ensure children would be able to understand a semi-complex topic: headaches. I used large and reader-friendly typefaces, colorful graphics, and fun design elements. I created a fun brain character to show that it was kid-friendly and a topic they shouldn't be scared of. I used arrows and fun dividers to make it as scannable as possible.

College

For this assignment, I wanted to cater to college students. I knew I needed to up my vocabulary to match a college-reading level. I used more mature colors and typefaces, and I added in more explanations as to why you might feel headaches and where they come from. I included an in-depth graph of what sorts of head pains correlate to different types of headaches (cluster, tension, migraine), and I added more information about doctors to see and basic stats on headaches and why they occur.

This assignment was particularly challenging as I was only allowed to use the top 10,000 words in the English language. I had to simplify my sentences drastically and use basic synonyms for harder words to get my point across. I used a lot of repetition and basic sentence structure in order to adhere to the constraint. It was a fun challenge that showed me how basic you can make your sentences in order to reach all types of audiences.