Beyond The Books: 3 Reasons To Break Boundaries
Using brochures in my class have been an absolute game changer.Brochures can be used for in several ways. Brochures can be used as a way to condense a lesson or as a culminating project.
Brochures allow your students freedom to be creative and it lets you get the information you need to determine if your students are understanding a lesson, a topic, or other learning that is taking place in the classroom.
Brochures can revive an old lesson or put a new twist on it. They can be use for English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, or Social Emotional Learning activities. Here are 3 reasons to break boundaries with brochures.
1. Easy To Use
Brochures are easy to use. Most times brochures are made with a single sheet of paper. Brochure making can be a craft all on its own. Your students can have fun learning how to fold the paper into a hot dog fold.
Having your students navigate folding a paper into threes can be quite a challenge but by the time they learn how, they will become experts at it.
2. Provide Key Details
Brochures can feature the most important information. There is a lot of space within the panels of a brochure. Your students can provide key details and important facts. Brochures can be used to answer questions and to reflect on learning.
A brochure can demonstrate your students’ understanding of any literature book as a book report form. It can also be used to showcase your students’ artistic ability with drawings, maps, organizers, or other illustrations.
3. Save You Time
Brochures can not only save you time making copies, but using large amounts of paper to create pages of worksheets. Brochures take up less space in the completed work basket.
Brochures can make any bulletin board come alive.
You can immediately see the creativity of each of your students’ work. The learning style of each student will shine through in the final product of their work.
Final Thoughts
Your students will become engaged in learning when they are assigned brochures for homework.
Brochures will not only save time but put a twist on any lesson. There is so much information that can be featured in a brochure.
Your students will enjoy showcasing their learning in a fun and unique way that allows them to be creative and is super easy to use.
Tips To Try:
You can help your students effectively engage with brochure content and develop skills in information extraction, organization, and collaborative learning.
1. Create Structured Activities with Specific Prompts- Targeted Questions: Design questions that are directly related to the content and layout of the brochures. For instance, ask students to locate and summarize specific sections or identify key details such as dates, facts, and statistics.
- Fill-in-the-Blank Sheets: Provide worksheets where students fill in information based on the brochure. Include blanks for specific facts or details that they need to find, helping them focus on essential information and improving their ability to extract relevant data.
2. Guide Students in Extracting and Organizing Information- Highlighting and Note-Taking: Teach students how to highlight important sections or take notes directly on the brochure. This helps them organize their thoughts and easily refer back to key information when answering questions or completing tasks.
- Summarization Skills: Encourage students to practice summarizing sections of the brochure in their own words. This can help them better understand and retain the information, making it easier to respond to questions and complete assignments.
3. Incorporate Interactive and Collaborative Learning- Group Work: Have students work in pairs or small groups to analyze and discuss the brochure. They can divide tasks, compare notes, and collectively answer questions or complete sections of the brochure, promoting collaboration and a deeper understanding of the content.
- Presentation and Sharing: After completing activities or answering questions, have students present their findings or share their completed brochures with the class. This reinforces their learning and provides opportunities for peer feedback and discussion.
