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Propaganda in 1862
Name: Alison Coltrane
School: Thomas Harrison Middle School
Lesson Title: Propaganda in 1862
Subject: Social Studies
Target Grade Level: 5th
Overview: After studying propaganda and learning about the experiences of children who moved to
the Great Plains in the 1870’s via the Houghton Mifflin selection Pioneer Girl, students will create an
advertisement for a new/unique product, service or event utilizing one of the propaganda forms learned.
The second project will be a letter written “back home” telling family members of their experience thus
far in their settling of the Great Plains during the Homestead Act of 1862.
Objectives: Students will create two projects—one a postcard writing a letter home to their families.
The other project will be a propaganda project using SonicPics Lite. They will draw their
advertisement and then record their voice trying to convince their audience to move out Midwest.
SOL: 5.3 The student will make and planned oral presentations.
5.4 The student will read fiction and nonfiction with fluency and accuracy
5.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fiction.
a) Describe how an author’s choice of vocabulary and style contributes to the quality and
enjoyment of selections.
5.8 The student will write for a variety of purposes: to describe, to inform, to entertain, and to
explain.
a) Use available technology to access information
Time Required to Complete Lesson: 2-90 minute periods
Technology Used:
iPads
Apps: Bill Atkinson PhotoCard, SonicPics Lite
Procedure:
Students will read the story “Pioneer Girl” and the teacher will have discussed what propaganda is and
its purpose. There will be a discussion of propaganda from the story and other propaganda that occurs
in the daily lives of students. Students will identify various techniques used in magazines to reinforce
their understanding. The ITRT will show the students how to use the iPad and the applications needed
to create a postcard and a poster of propaganda that will be imported into the SonicPics Lite so they can
record their voices.
Assessment:
Students will be assessed on their letter and their propaganda project using rubrics.
Explain how the iPads will enhance student learning. What value do they bring to the lesson?
Students will be really excited to use an iPad for this lesson. They have written letters and created
posters, but using a new technology will help them become engaged in their learning. The exposure to
new technology will enhance their learning experience.