Common Core Magazine Cover

Elements of Persuasion used:

Grammatical Techniques: 

-Teasers

I tried to use the element of the "teaser" to draw the audience in. The idea of standardized testing and the accompanying image is designed to leave the audience questioning. If standardized testing isn't the answer, then what it?

-Declaratives

Directly under the title of "Common Core" I decided to include What it is and what it isn't. This is designed to appeal to both sides of the argument and to clear the air--free of biases.

-Imperatives

Imperatives start with verbs, and instruct the reader to "See how Common Core does this.."

Expert Opinion:

In the bottom right corner I decided to use an example of expert opinion. I'm letting the audience know that Common Core was not something that was dreamed in a single night--it was a collaboration of field experts and veteran teachers that developed universal curricular goals.

I wish I could've done a better job to really make it look like a magazine cover, but I still tried to include bright and vivid colors to attract attention. The images were also strategically chosen to enhance the message that I am trying to get across.