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Are Antismoking Ads Effective? WorksheetAre Antismoking Ads Effective? Worksheet
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Are Antismoking Ads Effective?

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Are the anti-smoking ads put out by the federal government effective? This question is posed to your critical thinkers. They'll read excerpts from a New York Times article and then compose thoughtful blog responses to four related questions.

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blogging, the new york times, newspapers, cigarettes, tobacco products, propaganda

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propaganda, smoking, critical response, new york times, written response, blogs, anti-smoking ads, ad effectiveness, social studies
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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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