Questions / instructions:
Look at the picture of the bike.

Imagine that it is your bike, and that you want to sell it.

Write a short advertisement to go in the "For Sale" column in the newspaper.

Before you write your advertisement:
Think about the important information you will need to give.

Write your advertisement in the space below. Don't draw any pictures.

indicates bike for sale
refers to condition/type/features of bike
price mentioned
contact phone number or address indicated

Effectiveness of advertisement: (persuasiveness)

highly effective
moderately effective
slightly effective
not effective

Commentary:
The most common omission was information about how to contact the seller. About 60 percent of year 8 students and 30 percent of year 4 students produced an advertisement rated moderately or highly effective.