Download Definition of Propaganda:

Propaganda: Government manipulation techniques used to influence the public,
especially during war-time.
Bandwagon: Trying to convince people to follow the crowd and to join in because
others are doing it too.
Demonization: The use of derogatory language or images that reflect negatively on the
enemy. The creation in the public mind of an enemy who isn’t quite human, an evil and
bestial “Other” who doesn’t respect normal morality and “rules” of war. This form of
propaganda tries to cause prejudice in people’s attitudes toward a group, person or
country.
Transfer: This type of propaganda tries to get people to view two different objects as
linked together. An example of this is showing a picture of an American flag together
with a family enjoying a picnic. The idea of this would be to connect the flag and
patriotism with family values. This type of propaganda uses symbols to either create
positive or negative feelings for the public.
Glittering Generalities: Using words such as honor, freedom, democracy, glory, etc.
that have a positive connotation for the public and linking it to the government’s cause.
Make Your Own WWI Propaganda Poster
Goal: Make a propaganda poster that illustrates you understand what propaganda is,
types of possible propaganda and different ways the war impacted civilians.
1. Use at least one of the types of propaganda we discussed in class (transfer,
bandwagon, demonization, or glittering generalities)
2. Use words and images that would have been realistic for WWI from either the Allied
or Central powers.
3. Have a clear message about what it is asking people to do.
4. Have clear text and artwork. See rubric on back.
5. Be school appropriate.
6. Attach to the poster a paragraph describing the type of propaganda and how it would
have been used during WWI. What background information does the viewer of your
poster have to know to understand it?
7. This is an individual project that will be displayed for your families to enjoy
during Open House. Not everybody is an artist, but I am looking for sincere effort, so do
your best.
OPTION B: 1-2 pages, Times New Roman, 12 point font, 1.5 spacing. Pick a country that fought in
WWI. You are the “Minister of Propaganda.” Describe your propaganda campaign. How would you get
that country’s population to:
1. Believe that their side of the war is moral.
2. Believe that the other side is immoral.
3. Be ready to sacrifice lives and property in order to win.
Rubric
Name:
CONTENT
(x2 Points)
AESTHETICS
FOCUS
10
Meets # of facts
requirements.
Show evidence of
a sophisticated
understanding of
the issue.
Required number
of illustrations.
It’s creative and
very detailed.
Focused the entire
class on the
project.
TOTAL POSTER POINTS:
/40
8
Meets # of facts
requirements.
Show evidence of
a strong
understanding of
the issue.
Required number
of illustrations.
It looks good and
there are some
interesting
details.
Some socializing
and/or lack of
effort.
7
Missing some
facts and/or
Evidence of some
understanding of
the issue.
5
Missing multiple
facts and/or
Little evidence of
understanding the
issue.
Missing some
illustrations.
Missing several
illustrations.
BLANK
A noticeable
amount of
socializing and/or
lack of effort