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.