Grade 6 · Writing · Lesson 29

Storyboard a PSA video and script voiceovers

A Public Service Announcement (PSA) is a short video designed to inform the public and persuade them to change a behavior or take action on an important issue. Before any filming or animation begins, creators plan every scene on a storyboard — a series of panels that show what the audience will see and hear in each moment.

What this lesson teaches

1Plan a Public Service Announcement video by creating a scene-by-scene storyboard
2Write concise voiceover scripts that deliver a persuasive message clearly
3Identify the four structural stages of an effective PSA: Hook, Problem, Solution, and Call to Action
4Use imperative verbs and strong on-screen text to make a PSA memorable and impactful

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