Examine this image on the right, which is of one of the final frames in the video, then answer the following questions:
a) What is the main message of the video? b) What is the school’s website address?
c) Which two objects appear in the school’s logo? Why do you think they chose these two objects?
(Hint: One refers to a very important geographical feature close to the school in Tanzania.)
1. EXPLORE
This video is persuasive for a number of reasons. Using at least three of the following headings, write a paragraph explaining why you think it is persuasive and give an example for each heading you select.
Rhetorical questions Repetition
W5.8
Emotive language/music/imagery A ‘call to action’
2. 3.
Tension Statistics
‘Feel good’ Testimonials
To revise persuasive language, see page 97. What, for you, was the most memorable moment? What is the main message of the video, in your opinion?
CREATE
You have been asked to include an extra scene in the video. Make a list of the people you would interview, where you would record the scene, what props you would use and the music you would include. Share your ideas with another student and combine the best ideas.
