1. Public Service Announcements
Persuasive texts

2. Introduction Quick Write
With each PSA example you are expected to write your reactions.
Prompts:
Is the PSA is persuasive?
Do you like it?
Is something funny? Strange? Sad?
What’s the tone like?
Did you understand the message?
Is it clear?

3. radio PSAs are common on the radio Announcements about public
To Inform
Events, charity organizations, health and wellness etc.
When you respond to this example think about tone, voice, and what makes it persuasive or compelling.
Kids Help Phone PSA

4. poster
Posters a cost-efficient way of spreading messages to the public
Can differ from health awareness, environmental awareness, or even the safety of the   public
PSAs provide information in a quick manner
Little words, the posters are supposed to speak for themselves

7. Television
Television is the most sought after PSA, which makes it the most competitive
Factors like production quality, preferred format, and proper presentation are important
PSAs are rarely broadcasted during prime time but are during newscast and daytime television.
Keep in mind audience, tone, and display of information when viewing this PSA.

9. Extension Activity Discuss the PSAs together
Decide which form is most persuasive, least persuasive?
Look at the scripts and consider word choice, tone, length etc.