Learners discover techniques that are used to spread propaganda. They define what propaganda is and how it can be used in both a positive and negative manner. They produce an ad campaign for product.

Third graders distinguish between emotional and logical arguments in advertising. They, in groups, find ads in newspapers and magazines illustrating the various types of emotional and logical arguments in advertising discussed on day one.

A brief explanation of the propaganda technique known as bandwagon, bandwagoning, or bandwagon appeal. Also includes a few questions that people can ask themselves in order to gauge whether or not they are falling victim to this technique.

Clear explanation of the flaw in logic known as Bandwagon Fallacy (also known as Appeal to Popularity, Bandwagon Appeal, Argument by Consensus, Argumentum ad Populum, or Authority of the Many). Along with a definition, example, and...

A short Wikipedia article explaining the logical fallacy called "the bandwagon fallacy," also known as "appeal to the people," "authority of the many," "argument by consensus," "appeal to the gallery," "appeal to popularity" or...

Momentum is not only a physical principle; it is a psychological phenomenon. Students learn how the "Big Mo" of the bandwagon effect contributes to the development of fads and manias, and how modern technology and mass media accelerate...

Contains plans for four lessons that teach about the fallacies used in advertising such as bandwagon appeal, hasty generalizations, red herrings, emotional appeals, and more. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional...

This site from the Center for Media & Democracy provides a five paragraph explanation of the term with multiple examples, some of them taken from current events. This is an article from Disinfopedia, "An encyclopedia of people,...

Short definitions of techniques that persuade: bandwagon, glittering generality, and more.

A slide show explaining different types of fallacies in persuasive texts including personal attack, bandwagon, appeal to authority, and many more. Then try to find the fallacy in several examples; answers and explanations provided.

This substantial section focuses on supporting the main points of your speech or presentation. Find out how to avoid faulty reasoning and irrational appeals.

This is a collection of Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) to address the question Why do people follow the crowd? Select a grade level and a collection of on grade-level reading passages on the topic comes up. [Free account registration...

In this lesson students learn what propaganda is and how to identify it. Students have the opportunity to create a video of propaganda.

A comprehensive site that offers student information on: Name Calling, Glittering Generalities, False Connections, Bad Logic or Propaganda, Wartime Propaganda and more! Site also offers the Propaganda Gallery - short video clips that can...