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1. Create and design
a fl yer.
W
ith some creati vity and design, you can use Word to make eye-catching
fl yers. A fl yer is a one sheet document that is used to announce an
event or promote a cause. In this acti vity, you will create and design a fl yer for
an upcoming school event.
1. Open a NEW document in Word.
Note: All formatti
ng decisions are left for you to decide in this acti vity.
2. Set the page margins to 1" on all sides.
3. Decide on an event to adverti se, such as the annual Thanksgiving Day Rival
Football Game, a cheerleading competi ti on, the junior/senior prom, etc.
4. Create a one page fl yer to adverti se and announce the event.
Include the following on the fl yer:
a. A ti tle.
b. A sub-ti tle (if applicable)
c. The ti me, date, and locati on of the event.
d. A message that enti ces readers to att end or parti cipate in the event.
e. A bulleted list that summarizes the benefi ts of att ending the event
f. One or two graphic images that help illustrate the message of the fl yer.
g. Add additi onal text and/or design elements (WordArt, draw tools, etc.) that
will enhance the content and appearance of the fl yer.
5. Carefully proofread the document for spelling, grammar, and accuracy.
6. Save the document as FLYER.
7. Print the document if required by your instructor.
8. Since you did not include a header in this acti vity, write the acti vity number and
ti tle, and your name in the bott om right-hand corner of the fl yer.
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School Flyer
NEW SKILL
ACTIVITY
For Evaluation Purposes Only