Tuesday, April 5

Objective: 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 terms - quizlet

Direct Instruction

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.

Connotations - persuasion vs manipulation

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

propaganda in american news!

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


Guided / Independent 

View the following politcal ads. Choose two or find your own and complete the handout for each.

Then:

Evaluate the ads for effectiveness. Which ad is more persuasive and what propaganda techniques are used? Be sure to refer to the commercial and specify the type of propaganda and explain how it is influential.




hillary - trump bashing / name calling

Hillary announces running for president - plain folks and bandwagon

trump - name calling

bernie sanders - plain folks and bandwagon

Check for Understanding

Individual student checks during independent work

Closure