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Dystopian Propaganda Project: Essay Brainstorm Organizer
Complete this organizer before you begin your video. It is the foundation of your dystopia and all aspects
must be considered when constructing the video spot. Take this organizer information and transform
into a well - developed, four paragraph essay that includes each of the below aspects. Everything counts!
Use good grammar, vary your sentence structure and create flow using effective transition. This is less
an essay and more of a manifesto so use strong and intentional word choice that shows the control and
manipulation of an unchecked government (one that is “pretending” to be for our benefit). Type!!!!!!!
Written Assessment: Brainstorm Organizer
Introduction: Demographics – Look How Far We’ve Come
____Country Name:
____What major catastrophic events have impacted the country/world in the last 35 years? (Post nuclear war,
famine, civil war, epidemic, etc.)
____What type of class system exists? Who is at the top and who is at the bottom? (Race, Gender, Intelligence,
Classes, Careers, Skills, Traits etc.)
____How is a person’s position in society determined? (Birth, Heredity, test, etc.)
____What are the values, attitudes and beliefs of our society? (Appearance, love, marriage, family, religion,
identity, etc.)
Body Paragraph # 1: All Hail Our Great Leaders
____Name of Governing Party:
____Types of people that make up the Party (Race, Gender, Intelligence, Classes, Careers, etc.):
____Main political beliefs of the controlling power:
____What is the main purpose of the government:
____What tools do they use to keep power and control the masses:
Body Paragraph #2: Beware of Our Enemies
____Who is the enemy?
____Why should we be scared of them?
____How does the government make us scared of them?
Conclusion: Warning to Traitors
____What types of activities are considered treason?
____What techniques does the government use to find traitors?
____What are the various crimes and punishments?
____END WITH A PARTY SLOGAN THAT SUMS UP YOUR BELIEF SYSTEM!!!!
The essay is worth100 Points (60% dystopian content and development of details/10% Transition and
flow/10% style/voice/imagery /10% tone/word choice/audience/10% grammar and mechanics)
Dystopian Propaganda Project: IPad Video (100 points)
_____Your video spot must involve all group members.
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_____You must be in costume to express the values, classes and beliefs of the year 2051.
_____Length of clip must be between 1 – 2 minutes.
_____Your video may be any of the following: Circle your choice!!!!!!!
an address from a party leader
a public punishment
a wanted bulletin
a “hate” message
an instructional video
brainwash/torture
a warning
a recruiting video
a typical “happy” day of a member
an illegal message from the rebellion
_____Propaganda videos are basically politically charged commercials. The creator is trying to persuade
the viewer to do or not do something! You must focus on a particular propaganda technique from the
list.
YOU WILL NOT GET AN IPAD UNTIL THIS IS COMPLETED IN DETAIL!!!!!
Which type of video? (see above)
What is the purpose of the video?
Which propaganda technique will you be using? (check propaganda sheet) Explain.
Audience: Who is the intended audience?
Gender:
Age:
Class:
Occasion:
When will it be advertised? (time of year, day, during wartime, daily, etc.)
Style: consider your diction here: simple, colorful, sophisticated, All-American, visual
stimulation, auditory stimulation, formal, informal, political, anti-conformist, etc.
Tone: emotional, sarcastic, sad, pushy, satirical (making fun of), humorous, accusational, urgent,
argumentative, positive, etc.