ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Propaganda Techniques in Literature: Ads
In this online lesson, students are introduced to various propaganda techniques that have been used by the media and political candidates. Students explore the propaganda and the effect it has on contemporary society.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Propaganda Techniques
In this lesson students learn what propaganda is and how to identify it. Students have the opportunity to create a video of propaganda.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Propaganda
A good overview and description of propaganda. Looks at types, techniques used, theories and models, and propaganda directed at children.
Other
Propaganda Critic
A comprehensive site that offers student information on: Name Calling, Glittering Generalities, False Connections, Bad Logic or Propaganda, Wartime Propaganda and more! Site also offers the Propaganda Gallery - short video clips that can...
Other
Definitions of Propaganda Techniques
Part of a WebQuest called Persuasion Quest, this page gives simple definitions for 8 different types of propaganda techniques.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Propaganda Techniques: Advertising, Media, Politics &War
Designed by a teacher, this extensive site covers definition, examples, quizzes and lesson plans for teachers.
Other
Propaganda: Common Techniques: Special Appeals: Bandwagon
A brief explanation of the propaganda technique known as bandwagon, bandwagoning, or bandwagon appeal. Also includes a few questions that people can ask themselves in order to gauge whether or not they are falling victim to this technique.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Critical Reading as a Learning Strategy
This tutorial focuses on critical reading using a downloadable PowerPoint presentation, "Critical Reading 101," which includes separating fact from opinion, 6 propaganda techniques, and 6 common fallacies in reasoning. Also provided is...
Other
Disinfopedia: Propaganda Techniques
This site from the Center for Media & Democracy provides a brief discussion of propaganda techniques followed by a lengthy list of various specific kinds of propaganda. Also includes "Recommended Books" and "External links" sections....
University of North Carolina
Nc Civic Education Consortium: Decoding World War Ii Propaganda [Pdf]
In this lesson, learners will define propaganda and study the various types of propaganda techniques. After viewing an assortment of World War II propaganda across different mediums, young scholars will create a piece of World War II...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Soviet Propaganda Machine
Research the rise of communism and explain why the Soviet state of 1917 put such a strong emphasis on propaganda. Explore Soviet propaganda techniques and rate their effectiveness.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Propaganda Fun
Young scholars will learn various propaganda techniques and create commercials in cooperative learning groups.
Other
Global Issues: War, Propaganda, and the Media
This resource has an incredible amount of information regarding propaganda. Includes links to numerous topics with propaganda analysis. Offers unique perspectives that challenge the reader to question commonly held beliefs.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Your Turn Ad
In this persuasive media lesson, students will engage in viewing a Trix cereal advertisement and then engage in the process of "deconstruction" to analyze the use of propaganda techniques to attract customers. Then students will choose...
iCivics
I Civics: Propaganda: What's the Message?
Students will learn what propaganda is and how it uses different techniques to sway public opinion by looking at examples of advertisements and campaigns used by governments and private businesses.
Other
Pde: Sas: Identifying and Understanding Use of Testimonials in Advertising
In this instructional activity, 8th graders analyze and compare the propaganda techniques used in informational texts, with a particular focus on the use of testimonials. Includes links to recommended resources, scaffolding suggestions,...
Austin Independent School District
Austin Independent School District: Common Persuasive Techniques [Pdf]
View a slide presentation explaining what persuasive techniques are and why they are used. Then learn about six different persuasive techniques used in advertising and see examples of advertisements utilizing some of the techniques....
TES Global
Blendspace: Persuasive Techniques in Media
Links to nine videos demonstrating different persuasive techniques used in the media.
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: The Holocaust Resource Center Propaganda, Culture and Education
Yad Vashem has the largest collection of Holocaust resources than anywhere else in the world. Their main objective is preserving all the stories of this time period so it is not forgotten or repeated. They have broken down the Holocaust...
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: Germany's Sculptor
Hitler used art and images as propaganda during WWII. Students will use these primary sources to recognize the manipulation used by the Nazi regime. They will learn how to analyze and recognize the propaganda techniques used by...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: To Buy or Not to Buy
This lesson is designed to give students a hands-on experience in advertising a product. Students will learn the various advertising and propaganda techniques. Students will then work in groups to create a commercial advertising their...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Analyzing Famous Speeches as Arguments
This multi-session lesson features the opportunity to analyze a variety of famous speeches. Students will look carefully at tone, rhetoric, propaganda techniques, and historical context as they write an analysis paper....
Read Works
Read Works: Passages: Don't Buy a Ford Ever Again, Ca. 1960
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read an advertisement and some background information and answer questions about comprehension, persuasive techniques, vocabulary, author's purpose, and more. Links to a paired text and paired...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Lesson Plan: Persuasive Techniques in Advertising
During this unit, students will learn about many different advertising techniques. Students will investigate the "art of rhetoric" and analyze many print, television, and online advertisements. Using the site's online tools, groups will...