Point Value: 50 pts.
Directions: Students are required to complete a tri-fold brochure on the issue of high school drop out rates. Students will be required to complete this assignment with the criteria below.
Front Section: The front cover of the brochure will be on the CONFLICT that drop out rates present. They will be required to show their understanding of whether or not it is an internal or external conflict.
Middle Section: 1. The RIGHT HAND PORTION OF THE MIDDLE SECTION will cover the IRONY of students dropping out of high school. 2. THE MIDDLE PORTION OF THE MIDDLE SECTION will cover COMPARING SETTINGS where students are required to compare different times or places and their difference as far as drop out rates. THE LEFT PORTION OF THE MIDDLE SECTION will cover SYMBOLISM. Students will be required to show what a drop out from high school is a symbol of in our society.
Back Section: The back section will cover CAUSE AND EFFECT. Students must show the cause and effect of drop outs in our society.
Follow these steps to complete the assignment:
- Gather information on the topic, taking notes in the library and authoratative internet sources. Develop clear questions to help you gather details from both primary and secondary sources.
- Organize your coverage. Plan the sectinos for the brochure and the imformatino present in each section. In addition, chose which ideas are most important, and decide whether illustrations should convey some of the information.
- Design your brochure. Place text so that information is easy to find. Add visual elements but avoid "cluttered" look. If possibly, use computer software to lay out your brochure.
