Election Lesson - Publications

• Computing
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

The 2024 General Election

Publications!

If you had a vote in the General Election, who would you vote for?

KO: Developing skills in creating political campaign materials for the General Election

Outcomes

Remembering: Students will list the types of campaign materials they need to create (flyer, sign, video advert, audio advert) and the key messages to include for their political party.

Understanding: Students will explain the purpose of each campaign material and how it effectively communicates their party's positions to different audiences.

Creating: Students will design and produce a flyer that effectively convey their party's messages and engage the target audience.

Open the following PowerPoint

Click above - Don't close the document down, as you will need it later on.

Looking at the provided examples, which flyer is the best?

Consider layout, use of colour, imaging, messaging. Fully explain your answer.

Instructions: Create a flyer for a political party. Choose one of the candidates in the provided PowerPoint and then choose which party that they are going to stand for - the rosettes are also in the PowerPoint.

Design the Flyer:

Title: Create a catchy headline that captures attention.

Images: Include one or more high-quality images of the candidate. Ensure the images are appropriate and related to the message.

Body Text: Write a persuasive text that includes:

• An introduction to the candidate.
• Key policies or achievements.
• A call to action (e.g., vote for the candidate, attend a rally, visit their website).
• Contact Information: Provide details on how to learn more about the candidate (e.g., website, social media handles).

Visual Appeal: Use colors, fonts, and layout effectively to make the flyer visually appealing. Ensure it is easy to read and not cluttered.

Review and Revise:

• Proofread your flyer for any spelling or grammatical errors.
• Ensure the information is accurate and the design is polished.

Political Flyer

PowerPoint | Canva Template | Photopea Template

Document highlighting key policies

PEER Assessment - Improving the flyer. Look at your partners work:
1) Is the layout of the flyer appropriate - title included and in a suitable place, suitable images & background, font style suitable, can text be read easily?
2) Is the messaging correct on the flyer? Does it sell the parties main policies?

Write at least 2 Improvement points for your partner. This should instruct them how to improve their flyer - Sentence starter...I feel that your flyer could be improved by....

Use your feedback to improve your work....

Art Gallery

We will now spend some time viewing the finished leaflets. Display your completed flyer on your screen and then stand up and put your chair under. Calmly walk around the classroom and view the completed master pieces.

Why is politics important?

Why is it important to vote?