Last term we chose a topic relating to our inquiries into social, emotional, physical, spiritual and mental aspects of ourselves to research. We then wrote a formal Information Report. Our Information Reports were a highly structured piece of writing that informed and educated our audience.
This term we are beginning to look at Infographics. We know they are also designed to inform an audience, yet the structure and functions are quite different. As we explore templates on Canva.com and discuss their form and function; we are co-creating the assessment expectations. We have a week to create our own infographic using a template from Canva. Canva is a useful resource for students moving into secondary school, as the templates enable students to quickly present research and content in a professional way.
Using the research topic from last term, we will decide on our individual target audience and then try to inform this audience in the most concise way possible. Many of us need to add more statistics to our research to ensure the information is interesting to our selected audience.
Home Connections: Ask your child to show you the Canva website and explain what an Infographic is; as well as the purpose/ or difference between and Infographic and an Information Report. This will help your child articulate their understanding. It may also highlight any misunderstandings that you can help rectify or share with homeroom teachers for further clarification.
It would also be helpful to discuss colour and font associations to enable us to make more informed choices in our presentations. Playing association games at the dinner table may be a good laugh for everyone…”When you see the colour _____, what does it remind you of? Explain…