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5th - 8th
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Social Studies & History
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Propaganda

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How does propaganda influence our vote? Through grand conversation, scholars gain information about what is and how to identify the different ways propaganda is used in a presidential election. Using their new-found knowledge, citizens of the class then create presidential ad campaigns and vote for who they believe would do the best job. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

propaganda, propaganda techniques, presidential campaigns, presidential elections, elections, voting

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Pose discussion questions on a classroom blog; encourage learners to reply to the question and at least one peer  
  • Allow pairs to record their presidential ads on a mobile learning device in addition to the crafting options presented
  • If it is currently an election year, look closely at the propaganda used, then vote and view the classroom's results 

Classroom Considerations

  • If the option to print slides with a note section is unavailable; direct pupils to take notes on a separate sheet of paper or on the back of each printed slide  
  • Have videos of propaganda ads ready to view prior to conducting the lesson 

Pros

  • Offers detailed teacher directions and helpful tips for meeting the class' needs
  • Incorporates multiple types of teaching tools into one lesson for enhanced learner engagement

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.5.1.a SL.5.1.b SL.5.1.c SL.5.1.d SL.5.5 SL.5.6 SL.6.1.a SL.6.1.b SL.6.1.c SL.6.1.d SL.6.5 SL.6.6 SL.7.1.a SL.7.1.b SL.7.1.c SL.7.1.d SL.7.5 SL.7.6 SL.8.1.a SL.8.1.b SL.8.1.c SL.8.1.d SL.8.5 SL.8.6

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