BROCHURE VS. PAMPHLET

Which one to do?What is required?

By Amy D. Weber

Brochures

A brochure needs to be either… One piece of paper folded into 3rd’s to create a

tri-folded brochure. Information should be on all sections (front and back)

2 pieces of computer paper folded in half and made into a pamphlet (sort of like a book, but shorter amount of pages). Information should be on all parts, except the back.

Now, for some examples…

Requirements for the Brochure/Pamphlet

A catchy title that gets the readers interest At least 3 illustrations. These can include a flag or a

map. Information about why colonists should or shouldn’t

break away from England, including what benefits would be gained.

Color incorporated somehow to make the brochure more appealing

Either a tri-fold piece of paper or two sheets of paper folded like a booklet (pamphlet)

Arranged in a chronological order that makes sense Neat and minimalistic- Don’t put too much info in one

small space that makes it hard to read, but make sure to put enough info to convince me of your point of view.

Brochure/Pamphlet RubricCATEGORY 4 3 2 1

Required Elements The brochure includes all required elements as well as additional information.

All required elements are included on the brochure.

All but 1 of the required elements are included on the brochure.

Several required elements were missing.

Written information- Give facts and points to make me see your point of view

All items of importance on the brochure are clearly written and are relevant to your point of view.

Almost all items of importance on the brochure are clearly written and are relevant to your point of view.

Many items of importance on the brochure are clearly written and are relevant to your point of view.

Written portions are too small to view easily OR no important items were written.

Graphics - Relevance (pictures, maps, flags, diagrams, etc..)

All graphics are related to the topic and help sway to me to your point of view

All graphics are related to the topic and most help sway me to your point of view

All graphics relate to the topic..

Graphics do not relate to the topic

Attractiveness The brochure is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.

The brochure is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.

The brochure is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.

The brochure is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.

Grammar (grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling)

There are no grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the brochure.

There are 1-2 grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the brochure.

There are 3-4 grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the brochure.

There are more than 4 grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the brochure.

Posters

A poster needs to be either…. A tri-fold science fair board that we will stand on a

desk in the hallway for display

A poster board that will hang in the hallway for display

Now, for some examples… (I had a hard time finding exactly what we want online for examples, so most of these are just to give some ideas of things to include, but none of them are done to our specifications. Refer to the requirements slide and the rubric for guidance in what all needs to be included.

This has a lot of great elements. Not quite as neat as I’d like, but it has a catchy title and some good elements.

You can bring in things to sit on the table in front of the Tri-fold poster board to add some pizzazz to your project, but it is not required.

This is an example of a neat way to incorporate 3D elements. This is NOT required, but can add to the project immensely.

This, again has some good elements that can be incorporated, but is not enough on it’s own.

Here is an example of a map that could be used. Make sure you don’t use one that shows the battles of the War, as it has not happened yet.

Requirements for the Poster

A catchy title that gets the readers interest At least 3 illustrations. These can include a flag or a

map. Information about why colonists should or shouldn’t

break away from England, including what benefits would be gained.

Color incorporated somehow to make the poster more appealing

Either a tri-fold science fair board or a flat poster board (they come in a variety of colors)

Arranged in a way that is attractive and makes sense Neat and minimalistic- Don’t put too much info in one

small space that makes it hard to read, but make sure to put enough info to convince me of your point of view.

Poster RubricCATEGORY 4 3 2 1

Required Elements The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information.

All required elements are included on the poster.

All but 1 of the required elements are included on the poster.

Several required elements were missing.

Written information- Give facts and points to make me see your point of view

All items of importance on the poster are clearly written and are relevant to your point of view.

Almost all items of importance on the poster are clearly written and are relevant to your point of view.

Many items of importance on the poster are clearly written and are relevant to your point of view.

Written portions are too small to view from 3 ft away OR no important items were written.

Graphics - Relevance (pictures, maps, flags, diagrams, etc..)

All graphics are related to the topic and make help sway me to your point of view

All graphics are related to the topic and most help to sway me to your point of view

All graphics relate to the topic..

Graphics do not relate to the topic

Attractiveness The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.

The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.

The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.

The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.

Grammar (grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling)

There are no grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the poster.

There are 1-2 grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the poster.

There are 3-4 grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the poster.

There are more than 4 grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the poster.

Any Questions?

Email your child’s teacher or put a note in their agenda.