Presenting Information Clearly
Presenting Information Clearly
Curriculum Map | Information & Communication
Summary
Students learn to use slides or documents to communicate information clearly with text, images, and simple layout choices.
Teacher Overview
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Core idea:
- A slide or document helps communicate information to an audience.
- Text and images should work together.
- Layout choices affect readability.
- Students should be able to explain what they made.
Level 1 - Entry
Goal: Students can add text and an image to a simple slide.
Teacher prep:
- Prepare Google Slides access or a teacher-led demonstration.
- Choose a simple topic students can explain visually.
Steps:
- Show a simple slide with a title and image.
- Add or edit a title.
- Add or choose an image.
- Place the image so the slide is easy to see.
- Students share what their slide is about.
Check for understanding:
- Student can identify the title and image on a slide.
Extension:
- Ask students to add one detail label.
Level 2 - Developing
Goal: Students can organize facts or ideas across a slide or document.
Teacher prep:
- Prepare a short list of facts, prompts, or images.
Steps:
- Review that slides communicate to an audience.
- Choose a topic and two or three facts.
- Add text in a readable size.
- Add an image that supports the topic.
- Students check if a partner can understand the slide.
Check for understanding:
- Student can explain how their text and image connect.
Extension:
- Ask students to create a two-slide sequence.
Level 3 - Extending
Goal: Students can create a researched explanation or quiz-style presentation.
Teacher prep:
- Prepare teacher-approved research sources or facts.
Steps:
- Choose a topic and audience.
- Select the most important information.
- Design slides with clear headings, images, and spacing.
- Add a question, quiz prompt, or reflection.
- Present or explain the work.
Check for understanding:
- Student can explain why the slide layout helps the audience.
Extension:
- Ask students to revise one slide for stronger readability or clearer sequence.
Materials
Conversion Notes
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