Task 1:
Use magazine ads to locate an example of each propaganda technique .
In cooperative groups, create a collage about the propaganda techniques. Identify the techniques used in the ads. Use technology to label the techniques and to make the collage visually appealing. 

Extended:

Design a new product. Create an advertisement, brochure or multimedia presentation (KidPix Slideshow, Hyperstudio, or AppleWorks slideshow) to persuade consumers to purchase the product. 
Your advertisement should:

• Target a specific audience and
• Use at least three propaganda techniques.

• grab your attention and hold it
• give new information
• demonstrate why the product is perfect for you
• persuade you to purchase the product

 Task 2:

• Scholastic for Kids
• Yahooligans

Write a letter to your teacher identifying the target audience and propaganda techniques used by the advertiser(s). Explain in your letter how the advertiser was successful. Identify two ways that the advertisement(s) could be improved. Be sure to include information about propaganda techniques used by the advertiser.

Extended:

Suppose you are a student member of the school Technology Committee. The committee has been asked to present the pros and cons of internet advertising to the PTA. Using what you know about advertising on Scholastic for Kids and Yahooligans write a paragaraph to explain your position either pro or con.Be sure to use what you know about propaganda techniques and target audiences to support your position.Use Inspiration to organize your ideas and a word processor to draft and publish your paragraph.

Created by D Ray last Update September 2002