The Crucible Project: Create a Public Service Announcement (PSA)
What will I do?
You will create a Public Service Announcement (PSA)
- that addresses one of the many social issues raised in the play, and
- that will make a positive difference in the lives of others.
What are the requirements for creating/producing a PSA?
A PSA must be PERSUASIVE
- Argue one clear point of view
- Make you want to do (or not do) something
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ENTERTAINING
- Engage the audience with a variety of media, such as narration, text, interviews, etc.
- Use Photographs, dramatizes, or music
- Hold your audience’s attention
BASED ON FACTS
- Use and cite data from reliable sources
- Do not rely on rumors or unsupported opinions
CLEAR AND HAVE A REALISTIC MESSAGE
- Prompt viewer to make a positive change in thinking or action
CONCISE
- Get to the point and convince your audience in 30 to 60 seconds
What are my options for completing this PSA assignment?
There are a few different options for this project: (Hint: You can use your phones J)
- Video PSA (must be recorded prior to class)
- Print PSA –social media campaign/magazine/ billboard PSA (must be computer generated; NO hand-drawn images or writing)
What written work needs to accompany my PSA?
Here is a list:
- DRAFT/PLAN of project
- NOTES taken while researching
- WORKS CITED PAGE – listing all of the sources you used to produce your PSA
- A TYPED ANALYSIS explaining how the PSA you created connects to The Crucible and why you decided on this topic. It must be at 250-350 words in length (don’t forget to double-space).
Creating PSA's for The Crucible