Group 1: Welcome to the Propaganda WebQuest!! At this point, you should have read the introduction and recorded the definition for the word propaganda.
Your task is to explain the two propaganda techniques that can be found on this page. Once you have explained the technique on your graphic organizer, you will analyze the purpose of the of the example and evaluate the motives behind the its use. Good luck!!
Propaganda Technique #1: Bandwagon
http://library.thinkquest.org/C0111500/proptech.htm
-Use this link to discover information about the bandwagon technique. Remember that on your graphic organizer, you need to explain the technique. Be sure to include the most important information from the link.
Bandwagon Example:
Your task is to explain the two propaganda techniques that can be found on this page. Once you have explained the technique on your graphic organizer, you will analyze the purpose of the of the example and evaluate the motives behind the its use. Good luck!!
Propaganda Technique #1: Bandwagon
http://library.thinkquest.org/C0111500/proptech.htm
-Use this link to discover information about the bandwagon technique. Remember that on your graphic organizer, you need to explain the technique. Be sure to include the most important information from the link.
Bandwagon Example:
**What is the purpose of the information presented in this advertisement? What are the motives behind it's use? Are they effective? Answer these questions in the "Bandwagon" box on your graphic organizer.
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Propaganda Technique #2: Card Stacking
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/examples-of-propaganda.html
-Use this link to discover information about the card stacking technique. Remember that on your graphic organizer, you need to explain the technique. Be sure to include the most important information from the link.
Card Stacking Example:
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/examples-of-propaganda.html
-Use this link to discover information about the card stacking technique. Remember that on your graphic organizer, you need to explain the technique. Be sure to include the most important information from the link.
Card Stacking Example:
**What is the purpose of the information presented in this advertisement? What are the motives behind it's use? Are they effective? Answer these questions in the "Card Stacking" box on your graphic organizer.
Video Examples:
Zoloft Commercial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vfSFXKlnO0
The commercial discusses all of the great things that Zoloft has to offer, yet, neglects to mention the harmful side effects.
Nido Commercial:
The commercial emphasizes that vitamins and minerals are added to make this product sound healthy and beneficial for children BUT leaves out the fact that sugar is also added.