propaganda-techniques-poster.pdf |
As part of our 1984 unit, we are looking at ways that people persuade others. Propaganda is certainly part of this. We are reminded that propaganda isn't necessarily a "dirty word." Just because something can be considered propaganda doesn't mean that it is bad or manipulative, etc. It's just that by definition, propaganda doesn't include the whole picture. What many people object to is the limited nature of propaganda. Often, where it is long on effectiveness, propaganda can be short on argument. Thus, it often gets a bad rap.
Your job is to create a poster that uses the propaganda techniques used by designers of posters for the American and British governments during WWII. Here's a link to the reading: PROPAGANDA
Produce Your Own Media
Create a Propaganda Poster Choose an issue in the news today. Decide which
side of the issue you support. Create your own propaganda poster to influence
people’s opinions or call them to action. Use the persuasive techniques you’ve
learned in the lesson to create your poster.
HERE’S HOW Here are a few ideas to keep in mind as you design your poster:
• Think about symbols that are associated with the issue you’ve chosen.
Consider the feelings these symbols might trigger and how you can use them
to persuade your audience.
• Personalize your message. Remember, however, that you must appeal to a
large number of people.
• Decide how you want to present your message. Propaganda posters can
deliver their messages directly or indirectly. Use the method you find most
effective.
HOMEWORK: Work on your propaganda posters AND bring in a college essay that you have written for your college applications. For those of you who have previous drafts of essays I've helped you with, bring those, as well.
Your job is to create a poster that uses the propaganda techniques used by designers of posters for the American and British governments during WWII. Here's a link to the reading: PROPAGANDA
Produce Your Own Media
Create a Propaganda Poster Choose an issue in the news today. Decide which
side of the issue you support. Create your own propaganda poster to influence
people’s opinions or call them to action. Use the persuasive techniques you’ve
learned in the lesson to create your poster.
HERE’S HOW Here are a few ideas to keep in mind as you design your poster:
• Think about symbols that are associated with the issue you’ve chosen.
Consider the feelings these symbols might trigger and how you can use them
to persuade your audience.
• Personalize your message. Remember, however, that you must appeal to a
large number of people.
• Decide how you want to present your message. Propaganda posters can
deliver their messages directly or indirectly. Use the method you find most
effective.
HOMEWORK: Work on your propaganda posters AND bring in a college essay that you have written for your college applications. For those of you who have previous drafts of essays I've helped you with, bring those, as well.