Newspaper headlines attracted people to the west. advertisements promised great opportunities. some american folk songs, like "clementine," however, gave a more real idea of the journey and life there. imagine you live in either california or oregon in 1862.
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 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