Lesson Idea

Title: Hogwarts Brochure

Grade Level: 6th
Content: Language Arts

Standard Addressed:
ELAGSE6RI7: Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
Amount of Time:
3 Days
Technology Standard Addressed:
Creative Communicator
6d. Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their
intended audiences.
SMAR Level:
Modification
Essential Question(s):

 What essential question or learning are you addressing?

 How do you persuade someone to do something?
 How do you integrate information into a media format?
 How do visuals enhance your work?
 What would students care or want to know about the topic?
 The requirements of the project
 How does Microsoft Word Brochure template work?
 How to add pictures and visuals to the template?
 What are some questions to get students thinking about the topic or generate interest about
the topic?
 What Harry Potter House are you in?
 What makes each house different in Harry Potter?
 How can you persuade someone to join your house?

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Learning Activity

Introduction:
For the Harry Potter introduction to the persuasion lesson, students will select a Hogwarts
house from the book that they like. The four corners in the room will have a label with different
houses. Students will then a corner that represents the house they like. Students will then defend
why they chose that particular house. Or why their house is better than the other houses. Students
will listen to other’s choices and debate why or why not that person’s reason is valid. After that,
students will group up in the corner they are standing in. Students will have the task to persuade
people on why their house is the best using the Microsoft Word Brochure template.
Instruction/Activities:

Step 1: Students will be given direct instruction on the information they need to know in order
to complete the assignment.

Step 2: Students will be encouraged to include picture and captions that persuade people to join
their house.

Step 3: Students will build on their knowledge and skills by gaining experience in written
communication and critical thinking.

Step 4: Students will seek new information on the internet on a topic they don't
understand. They will learn how to research and analyze information that relate to the project.

Step 5: Students must include cited evidence from the text and research websites.

Step 6: Students will use the digital tools and resources to:
- Prepare a Tri-Fold Brochure
- Professional appearance in design
- Correct Grammar & Punctuation
Final Product:
Students will turn in a brochure that includes:
 Trifold with information on their house
 Include picture, captions and summary
 Correct Grammar & Punctuation

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Evaluation or Deliverable:
Both

Evaluation:
Attractiveness
3 The brochure has exceptionally attractive formatting and well-organized information.
2 The brochure has well-organized information.
1 The brochure's formatting and organization of material are confusing to the reader.

Oral Presentation:
3 Interesting, well-rehearsed with smooth delivery that holds audience attention.
2 Relatively interesting, rehearsed with a smooth delivery.
1 Delivery not smooth

Reflective Practice
 Are there any additional activities or tools that would extend or enhance the lesson idea
above?
- Students can convert the brochure into a PowerPoint
- Students can create a commercial video using their brochure.

 Could something be added to the activity to extend it to a higher Bloom’s level or

technology level?
- Redefine: Nearpod Presentation

 Is the project such that it can be published to share with people outside the classroom? If
so, what additions would you make to the lesson idea to make this happen?

- File sharing
- Dropbox Folder
- Showbie
- I Tunes U

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