Writing Practice

1. A brief introduction

Posters are a simple but effective way of publicizing events and communicating important messages to the public at large. Here are a few steps for you to follow to write an effective poster.  

Step 1: Determine the target audience.

Step 2: Search for posters intended for similar target audiences as yours. Study them to determine what they have in common and incorporate the most effective elements in those posters into yours. 

Step 3: List the information that absolutely needs to be included on your poster.

Step 4: Come up with catchy slogans and ideas for colors, fonts, backgrounds and overall messages.

Step 5: Create a rough draft.

Step 6: Enlist the help of friends — preferably ones within your target audience — to proofread your poster. Ask them for suggestions in regard to style, layout, consistency and grammar.

Step 7: Make any necessary changes to your poster and have your proofreaders look at your finished design once more.

2. A sample

3. Homework

(Directions:) For this part, you are required to make a poster about Halloween Costume Party based on the following table. Try to follow the 7-step guide to make your poster both effective and impressive.