Joan

[|Joan's Page I teach 7th grade. I have 4 kids. I like to scrapbook.]

I am thinking of using photostory to have the kids create their own ad using what they learned from a lesson on propaganda. Vickie, do you think you could come in one day to help me? (I'll get the dates to you.) I have one day planned for the lesson and 2 days for them to make the ad with a partner and then explain the techniques they used. I think I will have each partner group use 2 of the propaganda techniques.

** EPSD Lesson Plan for Technology Integration ** Lesson Plan Title: Don’t Believe Everything You Read. Name: Joan Keiper Grade/Subject: 7th/Communications/Applications Time Required: three 45-minute periods Concept/Topic: Propaganda Standards Addressed: 1.2 and 1.4 __General Goal__(s): Students will understand propaganda techniques used in ads. __Required Materials__: Smartboard, laptops with photoStory, handouts, journals, PSSA practice books Anticipatory Set (Lead-In): Show students an ad from history (such as a Nazi era one) that they can easily recognize the propaganda in __Step-By-Step Procedures__: 1. I will display the definition of propaganda on the Smartboard and instruct students to write it on their handout. 2. Next, on the Smartboard I will display propaganda ads from the Klu Klux Klan and today’s campaigns and ask students how they are “slanted.” From there I will point out that propaganda is used in ads for products that they buy. 3. Using the Smartboard, I will display definitions of the five most common propaganda techniques used in print ads and have students copy down the definitions on their worksheets. As we discuss each one, I will show them posters with ads that exemplify each technique. I will then show them some unidentified ads and have the students in groups figure out the technique of which each is an exam 4. Students will then use PhotoStory and with a partner, design an ad using one (or more) of the techniques we learned about. (First, I will show them a sample ad I made on photostory. A rubric will be provided as well some instruction on how to use Photostory.) Students will then use a microphone to explain how their ad exemplifies the propaganda technique. 5. Finally, the students will share their projects with each other. __Closure__ (Reflect Anticipatory Set): In their journals, students will explain each of the techniques in their own words and then will write a reflection piece on how they will use their understanding of propaganda techniques to be better consumers in the future. __Assessment__ Based On Objectives: PhotoStory project, journal piece, and practice PSSA exercise. (See extensions.) __Adaptations__: Vicky R. will be there to help with the PhotoStory projects, and I will make sure extra help is given to less able students. __Extensions__: Students will do some practice PSSA exercises that evaluate student knowledge of propaganda. Additional Notes: