05.04 New land 50 points

Your task is to create an advertisement encouraging people to move west in the 1800s. However, the law demands truth in advertising. You must be honest about the move.

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.