Primary 5 have been learning to use persuasive techniques during our Literacy sessions this week. We have been exploring the features of persuasive writing and know that it is used to try and convince the reader to do something. We have been identifying the persuasive techniques used in adverts. Using our knowledge, we have created our own adverts selling a product of our choice. We had to ensure our adverts used:

·         positive language- appealing adjectives

·         catchy, memorable slogans- alliteration, rhyme, similes

·         exaggerated language or a rhetorical question

Here are some examples of our fantastic work…