ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Propaganda Techniques in Literature: Ads
For this online lesson, students are introduced to various propaganda techniques that have been used by the media and political candidates. Students explore the propaganda and the effect it has on contemporary society.
Other
Pde: Sas: Identifying and Understanding Use of Testimonials in Advertising
In this lesson, 8th graders analyze and compare the propaganda techniques used in informational texts, with a particular focus on the use of testimonials. Includes links to recommended resources, scaffolding suggestions, and an...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Propaganda
A good overview and description of propaganda. Looks at types, techniques used, theories and models, and propaganda directed at children.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Your Turn Ad
In this persuasive media lesson, students will engage in viewing a Trix cereal advertisement and then engage in the process of "deconstruction" to analyze the use of propaganda techniques to attract customers. Then students will choose...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Critical Reading as a Learning Strategy
This tutorial focuses on critical reading using a downloadable PowerPoint presentation, "Critical Reading 101," which includes separating fact from opinion, 6 propaganda techniques, and 6 common fallacies in reasoning. Also provided is...
iCivics
I Civics: Propaganda: What's the Message?
Learners will learn what propaganda is and how it uses different techniques to sway public opinion by looking at examples of advertisements and campaigns used by governments and private businesses.
Austin Independent School District
Austin Independent School District: Common Persuasive Techniques [Pdf]
View a slide presentation explaining what persuasive techniques are and why they are used. Then learn about six different persuasive techniques used in advertising and see examples of advertisements utilizing some of the techniques....
TES Global
Blendspace: Persuasive Techniques in Media
Links to nine videos demonstrating different persuasive techniques used in the media.
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: The Holocaust Resource Center Propaganda, Culture and Education
Yad Vashem has the largest collection of Holocaust resources than anywhere else in the world. Their main objective is preserving all the stories of this time period so it is not forgotten or repeated. They have broken down the Holocaust...
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: Germany's Sculptor
Hitler used art and images as propaganda during WWII. Students will use these primary sources to recognize the manipulation used by the Nazi regime. They will learn how to analyze and recognize the propaganda techniques used by...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Lesson Plan: Persuasive Techniques in Advertising
During this unit, students will learn about many different advertising techniques. Students will investigate the "art of rhetoric" and analyze many print, television, and online advertisements. Using the site's online tools, groups will...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Propaganda Schemes
[Free Registration/Login Required] Chock full of many interactive tools and strategies, this interdisciplinary language arts and health lesson is set up like a WebQuest. Students are led through the evaluation of techniques used by...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: If I Read It, It Must Be True
Working in groups, students identify methods of propaganda and analyze television, magazine, and Internet ads. Groups then create their own ad using one of the identified methods.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Committee on Public Information Facts
A comprehensive summary with detailed facts about the propaganda techniques used in WW1.