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What Makes a Good Campaign Ad?- Advertisement Analysis Lesson PlanWhat Makes a Good Campaign Ad?- Advertisement Analysis Lesson Plan
Publisher
C-SPAN
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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Technology
Video
Year
2018
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What Makes a Good Campaign Ad?- Advertisement Analysis

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In the time of a hotly contested presidential election, campaign ads are almost ubiquitous—but what makes them good? Using ads from the 2018 midterm elections, learners consider the various strategies candidates use to get the vote. Extension questions allow for discussion of what makes an effective campaign advertisement.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

campaigning, campaigns, political campaigns, presidential campaigns, advertising, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Use chart and discussion questions to evaluate the effectiveness of presidential campaign ads

Classroom Considerations

  • Some ads may be considered offensive or use strong language
  • Class members need to view ads on a device to complete activities

Pros

  • Activities are easily adaptable
  • Resource builds primary source analysis skills

Cons

  • None

Common Core

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