HOW TO WRITE A FLYER

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:

  1. 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.
     
  2. 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.
     
  3. 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:

  1. Choose only one topic.
     
  2. Create a mind map for your chosen topic.
     
  3. Read the question carefully. Identify the key words to use in your planning.
     
  4. Your flyer should be no more than 60-70 words long.
     
  5. 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! 

Teacher Page

Name: Tiaan
Surname: Engelbrecht
Email address: 217016707engelbrechttiaan@gmail.com