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Take Action Project: Making A PSA Video

Summary:

Students will learn how to convey a take action message through video using either puppets, props or costumes. 

Final Project

Write and produce a public service video that persuades others to take action. 

Connections to Other Resources

This take action project is used in the Save the Rainforests full project. 

Overview & Materials

Subject: ELA, art, science

Grade: 3-5

Student Handouts (Download)

Materials Needed:

  • Assorted art supplies to make puppets
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Small brown paper bags
  • Black card stock 
  • Popsicle sticks 
  • Colored paper 

Project Materials (Available with your Membership)

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Student Notebook

Project Materials

Student Lessons

Project Notebook

Aligned Standards

Common Core Reading (CCSS):

  • CCRA.R.5: Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
  • CCRA.R.6: Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
  • CCRA.W.1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
  • CCRA.W.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
  • CCRA.W.5: Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
  • CCRA.W.6: Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.

National Arts Standards:

  • Anchor Standard #1. Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
  • Anchor Standard #2. Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
  • Anchor Standard #3. Refine and complete artistic work.
  • Anchor Standard #4. Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation.
  • Anchor Standard #5. Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.
  • Anchor Standard #6. Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

Course Content

A Strong PSA
TP.1 What makes a strong PSA?
TP.2 Compare and contrast PSAs
Designing Your PSA
TP.3 Brainstorm your PSA
TP.4 Outlines your PSA
TP.5 Draft your PSA
TP.6 Get PSA feedback
TP.7 Making PSA puppets
TP.8.Making PSA props or costumes
TP.9 You decide: puppets or props?
Share and Reflect
TP.10 PSA practice with feedback
TP.11 PSA day: share, record or both
TP.12 Reflection: impact awareness
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