Lesson Plan

Name of lesson: Country Brochure

Grade Level Appropriateness: 4th (Can be adjusted for K-5th by changing group sizes or
geographical area)
Technology Content Standard Addressed:
National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS)*S Addressed:
Standard #1 Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop
innovative products and processes using technology.
Standard #3 Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
Other Content Standards Addressed:
Common Core Standards Addressed:
W.4.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and
information clearly.
W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of
different aspects of a topic.
W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from
print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list
of sources.
SL.4.1b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
SL.4.1d Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding
in light of the discussion.
SL.4.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized
manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main
ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.
L.4.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage
when writing or speaking.
L.4.1f Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments
and run-ons.
L.4.1g Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their).
L.4.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when writing.
L.4.2a Use correct capitalization.
L.4.2b Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a
text.
L.4.2c Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.
L.4.2d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.
Objective: They will input this gathered information in to a travel brochure using computer
design software to create a brochure that will be explained in class to their peers.

 Materials needed to facilitate the lesson:

Computers in class, lab, or at home

Access to library for books, magazines, maps, etc

Publisher or similar design program

Word or similar word processor program

Printer and paper

Suggested group size: 3-4 student (larger groups or more groups per brochure for lower
grades)
Procedures: Each teacher in the school will be assigned at least one country. Higher grades or
larger classes will receive additional countries to research. Students will be divided into smaller
groups (see above) and given a country to research.

The groups will be first conduct research at home, in the library, and during class. This
will take place over several days during allotted times at school and assigned for
homework. General information on the country as well as places to visit or things to do
must be included. Statistical information must include, but is not limited to population,
capitol, size, currency, official language, official flag and, governmental information.
There must be a minimum of 6 things to do in this country. They may be as specific as
physical locations or as broad as regional foods to try.
Once the information is gathered, they will begin designing a travel brochure for their
country. This will be a graphical design including pictures and text done on the computer
using Publisher or another similar program. They must include statistical information as
well as pictures to entice visitors. This general information will be on the outside of the
brochure. Inside will be photos and typed information on things to do.
A template has been provided and can be found in the shared folder on the schools
network. The template has boxes showing roughly where it will be folded. Before
printing, delete the boxes.
Students will also provide a short Word Processed description on each group members
participation.
Students will then give an oral presentation on their country. Students will be encouraged
to get creative with their presentation. Songs or short skits will be accepted.

Assessment: Students will be graded on the quality of research and whether or not it was
relevant to the topic. Did they include all required information? Did they check for grammar

and punctuation? Students will be graded on their knowledge and ability use computer
programs. Group participation and oral presentation will also count for a smaller percentage
of the grade.

Student

Country
Meets

Exceeds
Research- included all
5
3
required information
Language grammar and
4
2
punctuation
Design- Visually
appealing, including
variety, demonstrated
5
3
knowledge of computer
design
Group Work- each member
3
2
participated
Oral Presentation
3
2
Total Points
18-20 Points A, 16-17 points B, 14-15 points C
13 points or below, Parent Signature Required

Immerging
1
1

1
1