Monday, December 12 - Political Propaganda and Propaganda in the news

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze political propaganda on order to improve comprehensive skills.

Do Now 

Answer the propaganda questions on the review sheet - #'s 15, 17 and 18.

Direct Instruction

You must go back and complete political ad analyzation and the CRQ that was assigned on Friday (also below). You MUST analyze BOTH ads and then evaluate the more effective one. You also MUST explain the types of propaganda used in each.

Note the following prior to continuing to evaluate the political ads:

1. Tone is the author's attitude toward a subject. Depending on the focus of the political ad, the tone can vary greatly. (TONE words can be found on the LEFT wall if you need some help).

2. Dominant visual images means, " what do you see? What stands out? People? A flag? Cities or farms? " The answer to this question relates to the audience that the politician is trying to reach.

3. Sometimes the music is very patriotic, sometimes just soft, background music, sometimes inspirational, etc. You decide.

4. What is the ad actually saying? What is the persuasive message?

Direct Instruction

Propaganda in the news

Guided  / Independent

Take out your Political Ad Analysis sheets:

Choose two political ad commercials from this link- politcal ads over time . Complete the handout for two political ad commercials.

CRQ in prose form - You may write it on google docs and share with me or use a NEO. YOU MUST ANALYZE BOTH ADS!! 
Compare the two political ads that you analyzed and evaluate which one is more effective and why. Be sure to discuss propaganda techniques and the specific purpose of the commercial.

Check for Understanding

Individual student checks during independent work.

Closure 

Review types of propaganda.