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Learning Objective
Name __________________________
Today, we will identify1 propaganda in text.
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find
CFU
What are we going to do today?
What does identify mean? Identify means ________.
Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge
Fill in your favorite brand of shoes:
A. _______________ are the best athletic shoes ever!
B. You can play and win any game if you wear ________________!
CFU
Will wearing a certain brand of shoes guarantee you will win any game you play? Why or why not? (pair-share) Claims like this are used
to change your opinion. This claim is a type of propaganda. Today, we will identify propaganda in text.
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6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.8 (3Q)
Note instances of unsupported inferences, fallacious reasoning, persuasion, and
propaganda in text.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Concept Development
Propaganda is information used to influence2 people’s opinions or behavior.
• Propaganda may or may not be true.
• Propaganda in text uses one or more of these four techniques3:
2
change
3
methods
Examples:
Propaganda Technique
Testimonial
Definition
Example
An important or famous person
endorses4 a product.
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Overgeneralization
supports
“I wouldn’t get onto that track without a shiny
coat of Glimmer Go car wax,” says NASCAR
superstar Dale Earnhardt Jr.
A statement based on only a few
facts. It is too broad to be true in
every case.
All kids in the United States would rather watch
television than play sports.
Bandwagon
Statements made that everyone is
doing something, so you should
join in and do the same thing.
Glimmer Go car wax is the number one choice
for people who care about their car.
Faulty cause and
effect
A statement that one thing causes
another unrelated benefit.
Endurance Pro sports drink will make you run
faster and longer than you did before.
Go to Skill Dev. #1
Go to Skill Dev. #2
Not examples of propaganda:Ed’s Gourmet Coffee is made in Pittsburg.
Some of the teachers at Central High School like Ed’s Gourmet Coffee.
CFU #1
What is the difference between testimonial and overgeneralization propaganda techniques?
Why is Some of the teachers at Central High School like Ed’s Gourmet Coffee not an example of a propaganda technique?
CFU #2
Is the following example of propaganda true or false? How do you know?
All middle school students prefer math class over history class.
What is the difference between bandwagon and faulty cause-and-effect propaganda techniques?
In your own words, what is propaganda? Propaganda is _______________________________________.
6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.8 (3Q)
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Note instances of unsupported inferences, fallacious reasoning, persuasion, and
propaganda in text.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Skill Development/Guided Practice (#1)
Propaganda is information used to influence people’s opinions or behavior.
Propaganda Technique
Definition
Testimonial
Important or famous people endorse a product.
Overgeneralization
A statement based on only a few facts. It is too broad to be true in every case.
Identify propaganda in text.
Step #1: Read the text.
a: Identify clues in the text that help you determine5 the propaganda technique used. (underline) Hint: Use the chart
Step #2: Explain6 how the selected7 propaganda technique influences your opinion or behavior.
5
figure out
6
tell
7
chosen
Propaganda
Technique
1. Johnny Depp says he wears Shoes by Devon
every day, and he loves them.
testimonial
2. LeBron James only buys Big Bubble
bubblegum because he thinks it’s the best.
testimonial
3. People who own dogs live longer, happier lives overgeneralization
than those who own cats.
4. People who use Acme Cleaning Supplies have overgeneralization
the cleanest homes.
Explanation
This propaganda technique is trying to
influence me to buy Shoes by Devon
because a famous actor endorses the
shoes.
This propaganda technique is trying to
influence me to buy Big Bubble
Bubblegum because a famous athlete
endorses the gum.
This is too broad to be true in every case.
Some people who own cats live long,
happy lives. This overgeneralization is
trying to influence me to buy to a dog.
This is too broad to be true in every case.
Other cleaning supplies work just as well.
This overgeneralization is trying to
influence me that if I use Acme Cleaning
Supplies, I will have the cleanest home.
CFU
Back to Concept Development
(#1a) How did I/you identify the clues in the text that helped determine the propaganda technique?
(#2) How did I/you explain how the selected propaganda technique influences my/your opinion or behavior?
6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.8 (3Q)
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Note instances of unsupported inferences, fallacious reasoning, persuasion, and
propaganda in text.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Skill Development/Guided Practice (#2)
Propaganda is information used to influence people’s opinions or behavior.
Propaganda Technique
Definition
Testimonial
Important or famous people endorse a product.
Overgeneralization
A statement based on only a few facts. It is too broad to be true in every case.
Bandwagon
Statements made that everyone is doing something, so you should join in and do the same thing.
Faulty cause and effect
Identify propaganda in text.
A statement that one thing causes another unrelated benefit.
Step #1: Read the text.
a: Identify clues in the text that help you determine the propaganda technique used. (underline) Hint: Use the chart
Step #2: Explain how the selected propaganda technique influences your opinion or behavior.
Propaganda
Technique
5. Everyone is watching American Idol on
Tuesdays, shouldn’t you?
6. All the cool kids at school wear Royal
Jeans. You should too!
7. Drinking Red Star energy drinks for lunch
improves your grades.
8. People who eat almonds drive nice cars.
Almonds help you become rich.
9. Taylor Swift says that Memphis Guitars
have the best sound.
10. People who are left-handed make better
artists and musicians.
Explanation
This propaganda technique is trying to
influence me to watch American Idol by
saying that everyone else is watching it.
This propaganda technique is trying to
bandwagon
influence me to wear Royal Jeans by saying
that everyone else is wearing them.
faulty cause and This propaganda technique is trying to
influence me to drink Red Star energy drinks
effect
by saying that it will improve my grades.
faulty cause and This propaganda technique is trying to influence
me to eat almonds by saying that almonds will
effect
make me become rich and drive nice cars.
This propaganda technique is trying to influence
testimonial
me to buy Memphis Guitars because a famous
singer endorses the guitars.
This
is too broad to be true in every case. Some
overgeneralization
right-handed people are good artists and
musicians too. This propaganda technique is
trying to influence me by saying that left-handed
people make better artists and musicians.
bandwagon
CFU (#1a) How did I/you identify the clues in the text that helped determine the propaganda technique?
(#2) How did I/you explain how the selected propaganda technique influences my/your opinion or behavior?
6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.8 (3Q)
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Note instances of unsupported inferences, fallacious reasoning, persuasion, and
propaganda in text.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Relevance
Propaganda is information used to influence people’s opinions or behavior.
1. Identifying propaganda in text will
help you form your own opinions
while reading.
Animal Farm
By George Orwell
“We pigs are brainworkers. The whole management and organization of
this farm depends on us. Day and night we are watching over your
welfare. It is for your sake that we drink the milk and eat those
apples.”
2. Identifying propaganda in text
will prevent you from being
persuaded by every opinion or idea.
faulty cause and effect
Sample Test Question:
1. Identify the propaganda technique used in the
statement below:
Tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams say Speed
Swing tennis rackets are the best.
A
B
C
D
overgeneralization
testimonial
bandwagon
faulty cause and effect
3. Identifying propaganda in text will help you do well on tests.
CFU
Does anyone else have another reason why identifying propaganda in text is relevant? (pair-share) Why is it relevant to identify
propaganda in text? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is most relevant to you? Why?
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6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.8 (3Q)
Note instances of unsupported inferences, fallacious reasoning, persuasion, and
propaganda in text.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Propaganda is information used to influence people’s opinions or behavior.
Skill Closure
Identify propaganda in text.
Propaganda Technique
Definition
Testimonial
Important or famous people endorse a product.
Overgeneralization
A statement based on only a few facts. It is too broad to be true in every case.
Bandwagon
Statements made that everyone is doing something, so you should join in and do the same thing.
Faulty cause and effect
A statement that one thing causes another unrelated benefit.
Step #1: Read the text.
a: Identify clues in the text that help you determine the propaganda technique used. (underline) Hint: Use the chart
Step #2: Explain how the selected propaganda technique influences your opinion or behavior.
Propaganda Technique
1. I am a doctor, and I say you
should eat more apples.
2. Students are brighter
today than in the past.
Constructed Response Closure
Explanation
testimonial
This propaganda technique is trying to influence me
to eat more apples because a doctor, someone who is
important and trusted, is giving advice.
overgeneralization
This is too broad to be true in every case. Some
students in the past were brighter than some
students today. This propaganda technique is trying
to influence me to believe that students today are
brighter than students in the past.
Boys would rather play sports than join a club.
Why is the sentence above an example of overgeneralization? _____________________________________________________
Summary Closure
What did you learn today about identifying propaganda in text?
Day 1 __________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Day 2 __________________________________________________________________________________________
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6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.8 (3Q)
Note instances of unsupported inferences, fallacious reasoning, persuasion, and
propaganda in text.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Name ______________________
Independent Practice
Propaganda is information used to influence people’s opinions or behavior.
Propaganda Technique
Definition
Testimonial
Important or famous people endorse a product.
Overgeneralization
A statement based on only a few facts. It is too broad to be true in every case.
Bandwagon
Statements made that everyone is doing something, so you should join in and do the same thing.
Faulty cause and effect
A statement that one thing causes another unrelated benefit.
Identify propaganda in text.
Step #1: Read the text.
a: Identify clues in the text that help you determine the propaganda technique used. (underline) Hint: Use the chart
Step #2: Explain how the selected propaganda technique influences your opinion or behavior.
Propaganda Technique
1. Super Green is the healthiest drink
available.
overgeneralization
2. Health expert Ron Peters says Super
Green is the most nutritious drink.
testimonial
3. Everyone is lining up to buy the new
Super Green fortified drink. Rush out and
buy one today!
4. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin starts his day with
a delicious and healthy Super Green
fortified drink.
5. Drinking Super Green makes you
healthier and stronger.
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Explanation
This is too broad to be true in every case. Other
healthy drinks exist. This propaganda
technique is trying to influence me to drink
Super Green by saying it is the healthiest drink
available.
This propaganda technique is trying to
influence me to drink Super Green because
an important expert endorses the drink.
bandwagon
This propaganda technique is trying to influence
me to drink Super Green by saying that
everyone else is drinking it.
testimonial
This propaganda technique is trying to influence
me to drink Super Green because a famous
astronaut endorses the drink.
faulty cause and effect
There is no connection between a drink and being
healthier and stronger. This propaganda technique is
trying to influence me to drink Super Green by saying
it will make me healthier and stronger.
6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.8 (3Q)
Note instances of unsupported inferences, fallacious reasoning, persuasion, and
propaganda in text.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Name ______________________
Periodic Review 1
Propaganda is information used to influence people’s opinions or behavior.
Propaganda Technique
Definition
Testimonial
Important or famous people endorse a product.
Overgeneralization
A statement based on only a few facts. It is too broad to be true in every case.
Bandwagon
Statements made that everyone is doing something, so you should join in and do the same thing.
Faulty cause and effect
A statement that one thing causes another unrelated benefit.
Identify propaganda in text.
Step #1: Read the text.
a: Identify clues in the text that help you determine the propaganda technique used. (underline) Hint: Use the chart
Step #2: Explain how the selected propaganda technique influences your opinion or behavior.
Propaganda Technique
1. Everyone is running to rent Snakes
on a Plane III. Rent your copy today!
bandwagon
2. Jessica Simpson said she watches
Snakes on a Plane III every night.
testimonial
3. Movie critics agree that Snakes on a
Plane III is the best movie this year.
This propaganda technique is trying to
influence me to rent Snakes on a Plane III by
saying that everyone else is renting it.
This propaganda technique is trying to
influence me to watch Snakes on a Plane III
because an actress/singer endorses the movie.
This is too broad to be true in every case. Not
everyone agrees this is the best movie of the year.
This propaganda technique is trying to influence
me to believe that Snakes on a Plane III is the best
movie of the year.
This propaganda technique is trying to
influence me to go to the theater on Friday to
watch Snakes on a Plane III by saying everyone
else is going on Friday.
overgeneralization
4. Are you going to see Snakes on a
Plane III in the theater? Everyone is
going on Friday night!
bandwagon
5. Watching Snakes on a Plane III with
your friends will make you popular.
faulty cause and effect
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Explanation
There is no connection between watching a movie and
being popular. This propaganda technique is trying to
influence me to watch Snakes on a Plane III with my
friends by saying I will become more popular.
6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.8 (3Q)
Note instances of unsupported inferences, fallacious reasoning, persuasion, and
propaganda in text.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Name ______________________
Periodic Review 2
Propaganda is information used to influence people’s opinions or behavior.
Propaganda Technique
Definition
Testimonial
Important or famous people endorse a product.
Overgeneralization
A statement based on only a few facts. It is too broad to be true in every case.
Bandwagon
Statements made that everyone is doing something, so you should join in and do the same thing.
Faulty cause and effect
A statement that one thing causes another unrelated benefit.
Identify propaganda in text.
Step #1: Read the text.
a: Identify clues in the text that help you determine the propaganda technique used. (underline) Hint: Use the chart
Step #2: Explain how the selected propaganda technique influences your opinion or behavior.
Propaganda
Technique
Explanation
1. Everyone who watches The Grumps
has a good time.
overgeneralization This is too broad to be true in every case. Some people
2. Tim Allen said, “If you liked Home
Improvement, you’ll love The
Grumps.”
testimonial
This propaganda technique is trying to influence me to
watch the Grumps because a famous actor endorses the
show.
3. People are talking about the new
sitcom The Grumps. Shouldn’t you
see what the buzz is about?
bandwagon
This propaganda technique is trying to influence me to
watch the Grumps by saying that everyone else is
watching it.
4. Musician Dave Grohl tries to never
miss The Grumps.
testimonial
5. Watching The Grumps will make you
more intelligent.
faulty cause and
effect
This propaganda technique is trying to influence me to
watch the Grumps because a famous musician endorses
the show.
This propaganda technique is trying to influence me to
watch the Grumps by saying it will make me more
intelligent. There is no connection between watching a
show and becoming smarter.
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might dislike The Grumps. This propaganda technique is
trying to influence me by saying that everyone who
watches the Grumps will have a good time.
6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.8 (3Q)
Note instances of unsupported inferences, fallacious reasoning, persuasion, and
propaganda in text.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Name ______________________
Periodic Review 3
Propaganda is information used to influence people’s opinions or behavior.
Propaganda Technique
Testimonial
Overgeneralization
Bandwagon
Faulty cause and effect
Definition
Important or famous people endorse a product.
A statement based on only a few facts. It is too broad to be true in every case.
Statements made that everyone is doing something, so you should join in and do the same thing.
A statement that one thing causes another unrelated benefit.
Identify propaganda in text.
Step #1: Read the text.
a: Identify clues in the text that help you determine the propaganda technique used. (underline) Hint: Use the chart
Step #2: Explain how the selected propaganda technique influences your opinion or behavior.
Propaganda
Technique
1. People are switching to EnerMin
low-energy light bulbs because they
are more energy efficient.
Explanation
overgeneralization This is too broad to be true in every case. Some people
may use other energy-efficient light bulbs. This
propaganda technique is trying to influence me to use
EnerMin light bulbs by saying they will save energy.
2. Electric Company executive Don
testimonial
Waters said EnerMin light bulbs are the
best.
This propaganda technique is trying to influence me to
use EnerMin light bulbs by having an important
electric company executive endorse the light bulbs.
This is too broad to be true in every case. All homes use
3. EnerMin light bulbs have lowered your
neighbor’s energy bill. They will lower
your energy bill too.
overgeneralization different amounts of energy. This propaganda technique
4. Save money like all the smart people
who have switched to EnerMin light
bulbs.
bandwagon
5. EnerMin light bulbs brighten your home
so you look skinnier.
faulty cause
and effect
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is trying to influence me to use EnerMin light bulbs by
saying they lowered my neighbor’s energy bill.
This propaganda technique is trying to influence me to
use EnerMin light bulbs by saying I will save money
like all the smart people.
There is no connection between light bulbs and weight.
This propaganda technique is trying to influence me to
use EnerMin light bulbs by saying the
6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.8 (3Q)
Note instances of unsupported inferences, fallacious reasoning, persuasion, and
propaganda in text.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
EDI – Cognitive, Teaching and English Learners Strategies
Learning Objective :Today, we will identify propaganda in text.
Cognitive Strategies
Teaching Strategies
Elaboration
Demonstration
Targeted vocabulary: identify, influence, techniques, endorses, determines, selected, explained
Language Strategies
identify, determines, selected, explained
Academic
Vocabulary Words
Content
techniques
Support
endorses
Multiple-Meaning
Synonym
Vocabulary
Strategy
Definition
identify, influence, techniques, endorses, determines, selected, explained
Homophone
Internal Context Clue
Listen, Speak
Read
Similar Sounds
Tracked Reading
Decoding Rules
Write
Writing
Content Access Strategies
Comprehensible
Input
Cognates
Graphic Organizer
Contextual Clues
Contextualized
Definitions
Pictures
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6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.8 (3Q)
Note instances of unsupported inferences, fallacious reasoning, persuasion, and
propaganda in text.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
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6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.8 (3Q)
Note instances of unsupported inferences, fallacious reasoning, persuasion, and
propaganda in text.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.