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Weed Out Propaganda Lesson PlanWeed Out Propaganda Lesson Plan
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6th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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Weed Out Propaganda

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Young scholars study four essential propaganda techniques: Simplification, Exploitation, Exaggeration, and Division (S.E.E.D.). Individuals select an example of propaganda from the past and present then compare how the key elements have changed and remained the same.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

propaganda, propaganda techniques, critical thinking, literacy, literacy skills, bias, digital citizenship, persuasion, persuasive language, connotation, denotation, compare and contrast

Instructional Ideas

  • Have class members post their examples and worksheets, then conduct a gallery walk of their work

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  • The worksheet defines the key terms and indicates what researchers should look for

Cons

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Common Core

CCRA.R.1 CCRA.R.4 CCRA.R.8 CCRA.W.1 CCRA.SL.1 CCRA.SL.2

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