Writing and Creating an Information Piece

Photo of student PSA, The top half is yellow with big black text that reads "KNOW WHAT TO DO!" Below that the top of a power line and pole can be seen on the right. To it's left is a yellow warning triangle symbol. To the left is the text "Do not make contact with the power line or anything that's making contact with it. Keep children, pets, and ladders away from power"

Phenomena: Powerlines and Storms

The students will be introduced to the topic of safety and powerlines by watching short videos and looking at photographs that show damaged power lines.

Students will be given time to analyze data from a recent Oregon Winter Ice Storm and notice connections to power lines and electricity.

Learning Goals:

Students will communicate clearly that downed or damaged powerlines are unsafe by making prior learning connections, viewing videos and photographs showing downed power lines.
Students will be able to write an information poster or brochure/pamphlet that includes an introduction paragraph with additional phrases or sentences that draw the audience in and connecting to the need for public safety around power lines.
Students will edit their information writing piece to publish and share with their peers.

Materials List

Handouts

Student Writing Journal
Exit Ticket
Rubric

Individual Supplies

Colored pencils
Black markers
Paper (i.e. poster paper, tri-folded construction paper, computer paper)

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