Alabama Course of Study Content Standards 8, 11, 12, 13, 23, 24,32
             Lesson Topic: Propaganda Techniques (reading and writing lesson)
             Goal: TSW gain knowledge and understanding of the influence and techniques used in commercials to make them more appealing to the buyer. (COS, 8,11,12,13, 24,)
             o TSW identify the five propaganda techniques used in advertisements with 90% accuracy. (COS 8)
             o TSW apply critical reading and viewing skills to analysis of print and non-print media. (COS, 11)
             o TSW employ critical listening skills in class discussions, lectures, and speeches noting aspects that affect meaning.(COS, 12)
             o TSW distinguish the organizational patterns and transitional devices in the material by writing a short paragraph describing how learning to recognize propaganda techniques can help students when it comes to purchasing items. (COS, 13)
             o TSW work in cooperative groups. (COS, 24)
             Rationale: Television commercials have an enormous impact on the buying power of Americans. This activity will expose students to five different propaganda techniques. This activity will also allow them to become commercial directors using one or more propaganda techniques.
             o TTW ask the students "What influences you to buy certain products, such as clothes, shoes, beverages, food, etc.
             o TTW say "Today class, we are going to learn the different techniques advertisers use to persuade their consumers to buy their products."
             o TTW present the five propaganda techniques generally used in advertisements and give definition and examples of each.
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