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Library of Congress

Loc: American Time Capsule: Three Centuries of Broadsides and Other Printed Ephemera

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection provides a unique view of American History using items such as posters, business cards, flyers, catalogs, advertisements and leaflets. These items capture experiences from important turning points such as the American...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Lesson Plan: Persuasive Techniques in Advertising

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Branding of America

For Students 9th - 10th
This Library of Congress resource page includes information about American brands names and products. The history of advertising as a whole as well as the history of Coca-Cola TV ads, and the beverage industry are also covered. There are...