Download WWII Propaganda Poster Assignment

CHC2P: Propaganda Poster Assignment
The goal of Canada’s propaganda campaign during World War I was to
instil pride and confidence in Canada and its institutions; to show the
consequences of defeat; to create a sense of personal responsibility
and an acceptance of the need for sacrifice; and above all, to build up
assurances of victory. You are challenged to do the same.
The Task:
Create a poster that achieves one or more of the above goals. The
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Be hand drawn by you.
Be coloured in full.
Have a slogan or catch phrase.
Relate to a topic of the war that involved Canada.
Send a clear and powerful message.
Be able to sway the opinion, or motivate an audience.
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Enlistment of Soldiers
Rationing of Goods
Buying of Victory Bonds
Threat of Defeat
Support of our Soldiers
Women and the War
Maintaining Silence
Protection of Freedoms
Promotion of our Army
Evaluation
Knowledge & Understanding
-topic/theme chosen is relevant to the propaganda campaign and images are authentic and accurate.
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Thinking & Inquiry
-critical and creative thought is evident in slogan and picture.
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Communication
-poster is clear in its purpose and effectively communicates the message through both written and
visual means.
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Application
-all aspects of assignment are effectively completed and poster clearly motivates the audience.
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Total
/40