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Propaganda: What’s the Message? Lesson PlanPropaganda: What’s the Message? Lesson Plan
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8th - 12th
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2012
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Propaganda: What’s the Message?

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As class members progress through eight fully prepared learning stations, they will identify how bias is present in persuasive media, as well as differentiate among types of propaganda techniques like bandwagon propaganda and the use of glittering generalities.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

propaganda, propaganda techniques, media bias, media analysis, news media, persuasive language, persuasive techniques

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • As an extension assignment, ask pupils to track propaganda techniques in the various forms of media they engage in on a daily basis

Classroom Considerations

  • This is the fourth of five lessons in a unit designed to teach learners about the various influences that exist in our society and government

Pros

  • All station materials and student worksheets included
  • Creative assessment that adequately addresses activity

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.8.1 RI.8.6 RI.8.7 RI.9-10.1 RI.9-10.6 RI.9-10.7 RI.11-12.1 RI.11-12.6 RI.11-12.7

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