Analysis of a Lesson

1. Analysis of a Lesson UDL Guidelines Multiple Means of Representation Multiple Means of Expression Multiple Means of Engagement

2. Analysis of a Lesson

3. Analysis of a Lesson Propaganda Techniques in Literature & Online Political Ads Developed by Junius Wright (2004). http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/author_detail.asp?authorid=102&lessonid=405 Read Write Think http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/

4. Propaganda Techniques in Literature & Online Political Ads Use propaganda techniques to analyze and evaluate text and other media.

5. Standards Read a wide range of print and non-print texts to build an understanding of texts Apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts Adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes Gather, evaluate, and synthesize data from a variety of sources (e.g., print and nonprint texts, artifacts, people) to communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their purpose and audience.

6. Goal Students will understand the concept of propaganda and know how to identify propaganda in text, visual images, or other multimedia.

7. Overview (Lesson Description) Reador view text Introduced to propaganda techniques Identify examples in the text. Explore the use of propaganda in popular culture bylooking at examples in the media. Identify examples of propaganda techniques used in clips ofonline political advertisementsand explain how the techniques are used to persuade voters. Finally students explore the similarities of the propaganda techniques used in the literary text and in the online political ads to explain the commentary the text is making about contemporary society.In this lesson, some specific references are made to Brave New World as examples. A text list suggests additional novels, short stories, plays, and movies that will also work for this activity.

8. Barriers- Materials Reador viewtext

9. Think Aloud Multiple Means of Representation Illustrate key concepts non-linguistically Provide options for perception Choose a text that is available in multiple formats Wikipedia reference to “the War Prayer” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_War_Prayer_%28story%29 Video of the “War Prayer” by Mark Twain: http://www.youtube.com/MarkosProduction Digital text of “The War Prayer”: http://www.midwinter.com/lurk/making/warprayer.html Text-to-Speech Reader: Click Speak for Firefox http://clickspeak.clcworld.net/) Natural Reader for Internet Explorer (http://www.naturalreaders.com/

10. Barriers - Methods Introduced to propaganda techniques Identify examples in the text. Explore the use of propaganda in popular culture bylooking at examples in the media. Identify examples of propaganda techniques used in clips ofonline political advertisementsand explain how the techniques are used to persuade voters.

11. Think Aloud Multiple Means of Expression Graduate Scaffolds for Practice and Performance 2.Introduced to propaganda techniques –Activate prior Knowledge (Brainstorming activity, Inspiration’s rapid fire) 4.Explore the use of propaganda in popular culture by looking at examples in the media. 3. Identify examples in the text. 5. Identify examples of propaganda techniques used in clips ofonline political advertisementsand explain how the techniques are used to persuade voters.

12. Think Aloud Multiple Means of Expression Graduate Scaffolds for Practice and Performance Introduce and Model propaganda techniques using video other than political videos. Possible videos include: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCRakl0dbK0  Water skiing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCMzjJjuxQI Doctors smoking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArDFVEikL8k&mode=related&search Tareyton

13. Barriers - Methods Students will: Compare and contrast examples of propaganda techniques used in a work of literature and visual media Identify and gather evidence from a secondary source. Use visual literacy skills to analyze, interpret, and explain non-print media. Write a persuasive essaythat synthesizes information from their explorations of propaganda.

14. Think Aloud Multiple Means of Expression Graduate Scaffolds for Practice and Performance Analysis of non-print materials http://www.edc.org/CCT/PMA/

15. Think Aloud Multiple Means of Expression Express Through Different Media • Provide additional options to writing a persuasive essay • Oral presentation • Brochure • Poem • Visual display

16. Barriers - Assessment Student Assessment/Reflections 1. As students discuss propaganda and the issues in text, listen for specific evidence from the story that connects to the information students have researched. The connections they make between the details in the novel and the details they choose as the supporting reasons for their position will reveal their understanding and engagement with the text. 2. Monitor student interaction and progress during group work to assess social skills and assist any students having problems with the project. 3. Use the Persuasive Essay Rubric to assess students’ papers. 4. In addition to the specific feedback on the persuasive essay that students write, you can pay attention to the following indications of student involvement in the project: Student participation in all activities and completion of homework assignments Quality of student responses to in-class and homework activities

17. Wrap-up