Friday, October 30 - Propaganda in Politics and the News

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

Quizlet propaganda terms

Direct Instruction

Propaganda as a form of manipulation

Discuss propaganda as a form of manipulation,  not only in advertising but in the media as well. News reports are loaded with propaganda to ensure that citizens support the country's approach or reaction to national or international events.

propaganda in american news!

video - examples of propaganda in the news (re islam)


Connotations - persuasion vs manipulation

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

Guided / Independent

Use google chrome book and choose three of the ten news articles below and summarize the propaganda used and its effects on the readers.


Llist 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

If Americans are aware that propaganda exists, why is it still effective?