Propaganda

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1-3

Propaganda

What do you know about propaganda?

What are we going to do?

• What is propaganda?
• Techniques
• Use propaganda!

What is propaganda?

Propaganda Techniques

Appeal to Fear

It scares or frightens consumers so that they will either patronize or avoid the product or service.

Bandwagon 

You are attracted and convinced to use a product or join an activity because “everyone” is doing it.

Plain Folks

It uses ordinary people as endorsers to show that the product is being used by 'normal' people.

Testimonial

A famous person or celebrity endorses the product to give testimony and influence the people.

Name Calling

A technique that persuades you to avail of the product or service because of the negative image it crates against another product or service.

Bandwagon

 Appeal to Fear

 Testimonial

Name Calling

 Plain Folks

NAME IDEAS TO PROMOTE!

PAIR UP

Form pairs.

Propaganda poster

What: think of a positive message you would like to convey to others, related to teamwork, kindness, or unity. Use one of the Propaganda Techniques.

How: by using PowerPoint or Canva to create a poster with your group by using one of the techniques.

Time: 20 minutes

Ready? Prepare a short presentation talking bout the technique used an your poster.

Show me your poster

How did today go?

Disney & propaganda 

What did we do last week?

What are we going to do?

• Disney and propaganda
• video and questions
• group discussion

Let's read about it

Write down at least three words you don't know.

Disney 

“Negative stereotypes of people and cultures, as well as other offensive imagery, were used as part of the United States’ propaganda efforts during World War II. We acknowledge its harmful impact and hope to encourage mindful discussion about misrepresentation and negative stereotypes, and use these lessons from the past to create a more inclusive future.”

New words

What? Find the meaning and Dutch translation of the words.

Who? You, by yourself.

How? Use the internet.

Time? 5 minutes

Result? You've expanded your vocabulary.

Klaar? Discuss your words with your neighbor.

Type your three words with their definition and Dutch translation.

Be aware

Propaganda can be dangerous as it manipulates information to shape public perception, often presenting a biased or distorted view of events, which can lead to misinformation and a skewed understanding of reality. Its persuasive techniques may exploit emotions, create division, and limit critical thinking, influencing individuals to adopt beliefs or take actions they might not have otherwise considered.

Fill in your worksheet.

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How did today go?

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What did we do last week?

Bandwagon

 Appeal to Fear

 Testimonial

Name Calling

 Plain Folks

What will we do today?

• class discussion about propaganda
• writing assignment
• peer feedback

Class discussion

• Why do you think governments would use propaganda, especially during wartime?
  
• How strongly do you think propaganda influences people’s opinions?
  
• Do you think that people can recognize propaganda as soon as they see it?
  
• Can you think of any propaganda you have seen recently? Summarise what you saw and where you saw it.

Interview

what:  Imagine you are a talk show host interviewing Walt Disney about his wartime contributions. Prepare a list of 10 questions discussing the reasons behind creating propaganda films, the choice of using beloved characters, and the impact on the audience.

how: by writing down 10 interview questions using the three new words you just learned

time: 10 min

result: a sheet with  10 questions

ready?  check if you used your three new words

Interview

what: Imagine you are a talk show host interviewing Walt Disney about his wartime contributions.

how: by asking your partner the 10 questions and listening to the answers given. 

time: 10 minutes

Writing 

wie : jij alleen

wat: kies een horizontale rij en begin met het uitwerken van de vragen (topic) en jouw verhaal in het Engels.

Hoe: door de 3 moeilijke worden te gebruiken en je nieuwe kennis.

tijd: 20 min

writing

Peer feedback tips en tops

For each tip there must be a top.

How did today go?

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