Whakataukī | Proverb

"Kia mau ki tō ūkaipō"

Hold fast to your place of origin and heritage.

Our tīpuna were powerful communicators - through whaik ōrero (oratory), they persuaded, inspired, and moved people to action. When advocating for causes you believe in, you follow in this tradition. Whether protecting the environment, promoting justice, or championing change - your voice matters. Use it with purpose and mana!

📣 Persuasive Poster Design Template

Level 5 (Years 9-11) | English / Social Studies / Design

📋 Learning Objectives:

  • Create a visually compelling persuasive message
  • Use rhetorical techniques (ethos, pathos, logos)
  • Design with purpose (color, layout, typography)
  • Combine text and visuals for maximum impact
  • Advocate for a cause you believe in

📝 Planning Your Persuasive Poster

What cause or issue are you promoting?

Who is your audience? (Students? Parents? Community? Government?)

What action do you want them to take?

🎯 Your Main Arguments (3 strong points):

1. _____________________________

2. _____________________________

3. _____________________________

🎨 CREATE YOUR POSTER

📸 POWERFUL IMAGE / GRAPHIC

(Photo, drawing, chart, diagram, symbol)

💪 ARGUMENT #1 - Logical reason + evidence

❤️ ARGUMENT #2 - Emotional appeal + example

📊 ARGUMENT #3 - Statistics / facts + source

CALL TO ACTION - What should people DO?

💡 Persuasive Design Tips

🎨 Visual Impact:

Use bold colors, large fonts, striking images. Your poster should grab attention from across the room!

📝 Less is More:

Use short, punchy sentences. Bullet points> paragraphs. Make every word count!

🎯 Clear Call to Action:

"Sign the petition!" "Reduce your waste!" "Join the movement!" Tell people EXACTLY what to do.

📊 Use Evidence:

Statistics, facts, quotes from experts. Build credibility with real data!

⚡ Ethos, Pathos, Logos:
  • Ethos (Credibility): Show you're trustworthy (expert quotes, reliable sources)
  • Pathos (Emotion): Make people FEEL something (stories, images, vivid language)
  • Logos (Logic): Use reasoning and evidence (facts, statistics, cause-effect)

💡 Persuasive Poster Topic Ideas

🌊 Environmental: Ocean cleanup, climate action, native species protection
💪 Health: Anti-vaping, healthy eating, mental health awareness
⚖️ Social Justice: Equality, anti-bullying, indigenous rights
🏫 School Issues: Uniform changes, more break time, new facilities
🌿 Cultural: Te Reo revitalization, cultural celebrations, heritage protection
🔬 Technology: Ethical AI use, digital privacy, screen time limits

🌟 Extension Challenge

Social Media Campaign: Design 3 social media posts (Instagram/TikTok style) that support your poster's message!

Post 1
Square Format
(1:1)
Post 2
Square Format
(1:1)
Post 3
Square Format
(1:1)

Caption ideas: Questions to make people think, shocking statistics, calls to action, personal stories

✅ Poster Quality Checklist