Language Objective: Join small group and whole class discussion about propaganda.
In today's shortened class we continued our discussion about the use of propaganda techniques. Students continued working in pairs to create examples of propaganda. Some of the products advertised using the techniques of bandwagon, testimonial, transfer, emotional words, and repetition included a skateboard, manure, and a saddle "so comfortable you won't even feel like you're sitting in a saddle." This is a prelude to next week's student created commercials depicting the various methods of propaganda. The students will write, shoot, edit, and present their commercials to the class. The best will be shown here on our blog.Due to our early release day schedule, I had time to talk with my AIG class. Some of these students I've known since teaching them in the sixth grade. Their upcoming graduation has me both melancholy and restless. Today I sat at the front and went around the class telling each individual student about their fine qualities and about how much I enjoyed getting to know them and having them in my class. In a fitting denouement, Gerrit claimed his copy of 1984.
Homework: SSR.
