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Name _____________________
L ea rn i n g Obj e cti v e
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Today, we will identify propaganda in text.
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find
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What are we going to do today?
What does identify mean? Identify means ________.
Acti va t e ( o r p r o vi de ) P ri o r K n o wl edg e
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 _______________!
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Teacher models A. Students complete B (fill in the blank using whiteboards). 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.
Co n c e pt D ev el opm e n t
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Propaganda is information used to influence people’s opinions or behavior.
• Propaganda may or may not be true.
• Propaganda in text uses one or more of these four techniques3:
2
3
change
methods
Examples:
Propaganda
Technique
Testimonial
Definition
Example
An important or famous
person endorses4 a
product.
4
supports
A statement based on only
Overgeneralization a few facts. It is too broad
to be true in every case.
Go to Skill Dev. #1
“I wouldn’t get onto that
track without a shiny coat
of Glimmer Go car wax,”
says NASCAR superstar
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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. #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 _______________________________________.
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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.
Ski l l Dev el o pm en t /G u i ded P ra cti c e ( # 1)
Propaganda is information used to influence people’s opinions or behavior.
Propaganda
Technique
Testimonial
Definition
Overgeneralization
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.
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
Explanation
1. Johnny Depp says he wears
Shoes by Devon every day, and
he loves them.
2. LeBron James only buys Big
Bubble bubblegum because he
thinks it’s the best.
3. People who own dogs live longer,
happier lives than those who own
cats.
4. People who use Acme Cleaning
Supplies have the cleanest homes.
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(#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?
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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.
Ski l l Dev el o pm en t /G u i ded P ra cti c e ( # 2)
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
Explanation
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.
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?
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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.
Rel e va n c e
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.”
http://www.george-orwell.org/Animal_Farm/
faulty cause and effect
2. Identifying propaganda in text will prevent
you from being persuaded by every opinion or idea.
Sample Test Question:
1. Identify the propaganda technique used in
the statement below:
3. Identifying propaganda in text
will help you do well on tests.
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
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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 your own reason. Which
reason is the most relevant to you? Why?
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©2012 All rights reserved.
Comments? [email protected]
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.
Ski l l Cl osu r e
Identify propaganda in text.
Propaganda Technique
Definition
Testimonial
Important or famous people endorse a product.
A statement based on only a few facts. It is too broad to be true in
Overgeneralization
every case.
Statements made that everyone is doing something, so you should
Bandwagon
join in and do the same thing.
A statement that one thing causes another unrelated benefit.
Faulty cause and effect
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. I am a doctor, and I say
you should eat more
apples.
2. Students are brighter
today than in the past.
Co n st ru ct e d R e sp on s e Cl o su r e
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 _____________________
Propaganda is information used to influence people’s opinions or behavior.
In d ep en d en t P ra cti c e
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
Explanation
1. Super Green is the
healthiest drink available.
2. Health expert Ron Peters
says Super Green is the
most nutritious drink.
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.
DataWORKS Educational Research
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©2012 All rights reserved.
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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 _____________________
Propaganda is information used to influence people’s opinions or behavior.
P eri odi c R evi ew 1
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
Explanation
1. Everyone is running to
rent Snakes on a Plane
III. Rent your copy today!
2. Jessica Simpson said she
watches Snakes on a
Plane III every night.
3. Movie critics agree that
Snakes on a Plane III is
the best movie this year.
4. Are you going to see
Snakes on a Plane III in
the theater? Everyone is
going on Friday night!
5. Watching Snakes on a
Plane III with your friends
will make you popular.
DataWORKS Educational Research
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©2012 All rights reserved.
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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 _____________________
Propaganda is information used to influence people’s opinions or behavior.
P eri odi c R evi ew 2
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
Explanation
1. Everyone who watches
The Grumps has a good
time.
2. Tim Allen said, “If you
liked Home Improvement,
you’ll love The Grumps.”
3. People are talking about
the new sitcom The
Grumps. Shouldn’t you
see what the buzz is
about?
4. Musician Dave Grohl tries
to never miss The
Grumps.
5. Watching The Grumps will
make you more intelligent.
DataWORKS Educational Research
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©2012 All rights reserved.
Comments? [email protected]
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 _____________________
Propaganda is information used to influence people’s opinions or behavior.
P eri odi c R evi ew 3
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
Explanation
1. People are switching to
EnerMin low-energy light
bulbs because they are
more energy efficient.
2. Electric Company
executive Don Waters
said EnerMin light bulbs
are the best.
3. EnerMin light bulbs have
lowered your neighbor’s
energy bill. They will lower
your energy bill too.
4. Save money like all the
smart people who have
switched to EnerMin light
bulbs.
5. EnerMin light bulbs
brighten your home so
you look skinnier.
DataWORKS Educational Research
(800) 495-1550 • www.dataworks-ed.com
©2012 All rights reserved.
Comments? [email protected]
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.