WWII Propaganda & Techniques

Introduction

                                                     Propaganda

                                       Image result for propaganda posters

Task

Today you will be researching the different types of propaganda techniques and analyzing some of the propaganda used in the Holocaust. After break, you all will be creating your own piece of propaganda with a slight twist. Please make sure to follow the directions on the answer sheet and answer in complete sentences when asked. 

Process

Watch the following clip on propaganda. Click here --> http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-propaganda-definition-techniques-types-examples.html You need to stop the clip to write down the answers and definitions as you go along. 

 

You also need to use these websites to answer the questions you cannot answer from the clip.

http://studylib.net/doc/8008961/types-of-propaganda---moore-middle-school

https://www-tc.pbs.org/weta/reportingamericaatwar/teachers/pdf/propaganda.pdf

http://shepherdenglish.pbworks.com/f/AdvertisementAssignment.pdf

 

Please write all answers in this section in complete sentences & DO NOT COPY WORD FOR WORD!! You MUST write the answers in your own words or you will not receive any credit!

 

1. What does the word propaganda mean?

 

2. Explain the following types of propaganda techniques:
 

Bandwagon
 
Testimonial:

Glittering-generalities:

Name Calling:

Plain Folks:

Rewards:

3. Give an example of each technique listed above.

Bandwagon:

Testimonial:

Glittering-generalities:

Name Calling:

Plain Folks:

Rewards:

 

4. In what ways do people use propaganda?

 

5. Analyze the Nazi Propaganda posters. For each one:

1) Tell what you believe the poster is trying to say
2) What type of propaganda is used 
3) Your reaction to the poster

Write your responses next to the pictures. Be sure to write in complete sentences!

 

A) Image result for nazi propaganda posters 

B) Image result for nazi propaganda posters 
C) 
Image result for nazi propaganda posters 

D) Image result for nazi propaganda posters

 

6. Watch the short film, "Walt Disney's Education for Death," and answer the following questionshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vLrTNKk89Q

 

7. What does Walt Disney compare Hitler and Germany to? How does this message about Hitler appeal to children?

 

8. What propaganda method did the teacher use in school with Hans? Was it effective? 

 

9. Make a comparison this cartoon and Boy in the Striped Pajamas (or MAUS). How does the hate become learned in both? 

 

10. Name another type of propaganda shown in this film. Explain what's happening during that type of propaganda in the short film. 

 

11. At the end of the film, the Narrator compares Hans education to death. What do you think he means by that? Why do you think he would make that comparison?   

 

 

Evaluation

 

Focus/Organization

• The description fulfills its purpose by presenting a clear and complete picture.

• The description is appropriate for its intended audience.

• The details are presented in a recognizable and appropriate order

Comments

Elaboration/Support/Style

• Vivid images supported by sensory details and carefully chosen words are used.

• Details are sufficient and appropriate.

• Transition words are used effectively

Comments

Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics

• The writing is free of misspellings, and words are capitalized correctly.

• Sentences are punctuated correctly, and the piece is free of fragments and ru-nons.

• Standard English usage is employed.

• All answers are neat, legible, and presented in an appropriate format.

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