Friday, November 21 - Propaganda and persuasion

Objective: By the end of class, students will examine propaganda techniques in advertising and the media in order to improve literal and interpretive comprehension skills, evaluate effects and make real world connections.


DO NOW

Propaganda handout - review propaganda techniques and complete double sided worksheet.  


Direct Instruction

Remember that propaganda is a form of manipulation.  Read persuasion vs. manipulation.

video using emotional / ethical appeal / scare tactics (fear) to persuade (manipulate)

Read the Iranian Jet article (number 9 from list below) and  view clip . 

Guided / Independent 

Use google chrome book and choose two of the news articles below and summarize the propaganda used and its effects on the readers. Consider who benefits and who might get hurt by it? What are the intentions for using the propaganda? Finally what do you think / feel about this event?

3 . list of ten  - choose one to discuss / summarize

Closure

Review types of propaganda - share summaries and evalutions with me on google drive (karenreina1@gmail.com).


Exit PAss

What type of propaganda is most effective on you personally?