Driving Questions:
1. What is propaganda? Can you give an example?
2. What is the purpose or function of propaganda?
3. Who uses propaganda?
“We are bombarded daily with hundreds of media messages, it is important to develop skills that help us sort through those messages and choose those that have the most relevance to our lives. It is also important to know how to determine if a source of information is credible. By examining the messages more closely we can come to understand how the different media can influence our beliefs and our actions. This knowledge can empower us to make better choices for ourselves.”
1. Go to the website http://www.propagandacritic.com/
2. Choose an Article
3. Read the article carefully.
4. In your blog post identify and discuss the type/s of propaganda techniques used in the article. Remember to identify the target audience, and what the author is trying to “sell”. Back up your claim with evidence (quotes) from the text.
5. This should be at least a 5 paragraph essay!
3. Read the article carefully.
4. In your blog post identify and discuss the type/s of propaganda techniques used in the article. Remember to identify the target audience, and what the author is trying to “sell”. Back up your claim with evidence (quotes) from the text.
5. This should be at least a 5 paragraph essay!
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