Name: Tiaan
Surname: Engelbrecht
Email address: 217016707engelbrechttiaan@gmail.com
Introduction
In this lesson, you will learn to write a flyer.
Task
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY: WRITING A FLYER
Here are some topics to help you to practise writing flyers:
- You live next door to the Public Relations Officer for your town/city/suburb. He/she is organising a flea market to raise funds to beautify the town/city/suburb. Write this flyer.
- You are a Grade 10 learner who is excellent at Mathematics. You wish to earn some pocket money by offering extra lessons. Write a flyer in which you advertise your services.
- Your uncle has a small gardening service. However, he needs more customers, and he has asked you for help. Write a flyer in which you promote his business.
Process
FEATURES OF A FLYER:
- Briefly state in simple language the most important information the readers need to know about the product/service/event.
- You can include special offer (such as a discount or free quote) to make the readers feel they are getting a good deal. This makes them more likely to buy your product or use your service.
- The layout should be interesting and eye-catching. Use different sized writing (fonts) to get the readers’ attention.
INSTRUCTIONS TO WRITE A FLYER:
- Choose only one topic.
- Create a mind map for your chosen topic.
- Read the question carefully. Identify the key words to use in your planning.
- Your flyer should be no more than 60-70 words long.
- Write your final draft.
HOW TO WRITE A FLYER:
TIPS ON HOW TO WRITE A FLYER:
HOW TO DRAW A MINDMAP:
Evaluation
THIS IS HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
CATEGORY | (100-90) Excellent | (89-79) Good | (69-59) Almost | (49-39) Not Yet |
Attractiveness & Organization & Interest | The flyer is exceptionally attractive and is organized. | The flyer is attractive and is mostly organized. | The flyer is not attractive or is not organized according to the flyer. | The flyer is not very attractive and is not organized. |
Content Accuracy | The flyer has all of the required information. | The flyer has most of the required information. | The flyer has some of the required information. | The flyer has little or none of the required information. |
Writing Mechanics | All of the writing is done in complete sentences. Capitalization and punctuation are correct. | Most of the writing is done in complete sentences. Most of the capitalization and punctuation are correct. | Some of the writing is done in complete sentences. Some of the capitalization and punctuation are correct. | Most of the writing is not done in complete sentences. Most of the capitalization and punctuation are not correct. |
Graphics and Pictures | The graphics are appropriate and go well with the text and there is a good mix of text and graphics. | The graphics are appropriate and go well with the text, but there are so many that they distract from the text or there are too few. | The graphics are appropriate but do not go well with the text. | The graphics are not appropriate and do not go with the accompanying text. |
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Conclusion
This lesson will help you to write a flyer.
Complete the activity and watch the videos to help you to create a good flyer.
A similar activity will come in your test as well.
Due date for flyer: 28 August 2021.
I wish you the best of luck!