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flowchart LR
A[Observe Need]
A --> B[Identify Audience]
B --> C[Create Message]
C --> D[Review]
D --> E[Share]flowchart LR A[Observe Need] A --> B[Identify Audience] B --> C[Create Message] C --> D[Review] D --> E[Share]
Project: Community Message Design
Creating Messages That Help People
Messages are used every day.
People use messages to:
- Share information
- Invite others to activities
- Raise awareness
- Encourage action
- Support communities
Good messages are simple, clear, and easy to understand.
Note
Good messages do not only share information.
They help people understand and act.
Project Goal
Create a useful message that can support people in a community.
Skills Developed
Through this project you may practice:
✓ Creativity
✓ Communication
✓ Observation
✓ Organization
✓ Problem solving
Message Creation Process
Elements of a Good Message
Clear Title
What is the message about?
Main Information
What should people know?
Audience
Who should receive the message?
Action
What should people do?
Example Message
COMMUNITY LEARNING DAY
Join us for learning and skill activities.
Date:
Saturday
Location:
Community Center
Time:
9:00 AM
Everyone is welcome.Activity
Create your own community message.
Title
Main Message
Audience
Action
Practice Activity
Work alone or with a group:
Identify a community need.
Create a short message.
Read the message aloud.
Ask others if the message is easy to understand.
Reflection
Think about these questions:
Was my message clear?
Who could benefit from the message?
What would I improve?
“Ideas become stronger when they are shared clearly.”