05.04 New land 50 points
Step One: Choose a format.
Your advertisement may be:

song lyrics
text for a newspaper advertisement
Write your song or advertisement. Include this information:

why people should go
where they should go
how to get there
what to bring
what life will be like
who they may meet
possible dangers
You should be creative in your advertisement, but also honest. Review this learning object for help creating a persuasive argument. Even though these tips are designed for a written argument, the same ideas apply to other kinds of communication, like commercials, songs, and speeches.

Step One: Choose a format.

Your advertisement may be:

song lyrics

text for a newspaper advertisement

Step Two: Create your advertisement.

Write your song or advertisement. Include this information:

why people should go.

where they should go

how to get there

what to bring

what life will be like?

who may they meet?

possible dangers

You should be creative and persuasive in your advertisement, but also honest.

Move west, Live better!

Lots of Land! Plenty of Gold! A happier future waits for you!

Hurry up now! Grab your family and hop on a wagon and take the Santa Fe Trail on your way to California. With an overabundance of vacant land, at a cheap cost and the opportunities of striking it rich with gold, who would not seize this once in a lifetime opportunity. I know as you read this, you are already thinking of what you are going to pack, well listen up and grab a pen and paper because these are the following essentials, you are going to need to bring on this thrilling voyage. Amply supplies of food, water jugs, knives, warm clothing, along with your hard-working attitude will set you up for a successful expedition. Now, life will not be easy in the initial phases of this new life. This new land will demand many things from you so, dedication, perseverance and optimism are some of the qualities you cannot lose in the haze of the ruckus and hardships you may face. Good things come to those who are willing to put in the work, the results can be the key you need to give you and your family a superior life to that they have known. Enjoy a crossroads of cultures as you may encounter African Americans, Asians, Europeans, Mexicans, and Native Americans, all walks of life are attempting to live a life worth living, no one wants to settle for mediocrity. Although illnesses pose a threat along with famine, harsh climates, “every risk is worth taking as long as it’s for a good cause and contributes to a good life.” We look forward to seeing you in this new place you will one day call home.  

Explanation:

sharing a small living space with family

members. during the industrial revolution, people from the countryside came to

cities in multitudes looking for greener pastures by obtaining jobs in

factories. for this reason, the family members had to live together in small

space