Language Objective: Join small group and whole class discussion about propaganda components: technique (bandwagon, testimonial, transfer, emotional words, repetition), message, and target audience.
Essential Question: Can I deconstruct an ad and determine propaganda technique(s), message, and target audience?
Today we began by checking the homework. After a summary of the passage, we discussed the answers to the reading comprehension questions. The words smug and indifferent were highlighted. Next we reviewed terms related to the study of propaganda. Then students were asked to form small groups and examine a series of advertisements I collected from magazines fished from the recycling dumpster. Students did well in their deconstructions; they engaged in discussions and made interesting observations. This is a prelude to our upcoming 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.My AIG class discussed chapter two from Upton Sinclair's The Jungle; not everyone was able to participate in the discussion, but those that did did well.
Homework: Reading comprehension practice #4; SSR.
