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Reading Comprehension 2.8 Grade 6

Reading Comprehension 2.8 Grade 6. Note instances of unsupported inferences, fallacious reasoning, persuasion, and propaganda in text. Learning Objective. We will identify instances 1 of propaganda in text. 1 examples prepronounce What are we going to do today? PS 2x.

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Reading Comprehension 2.8 Grade 6

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  1. Reading Comprehension 2.8Grade 6 Note instances of unsupported inferences, fallacious reasoning, persuasion, and propaganda in text.

  2. Learning Objective • We will identify instances1 of propaganda in text. 1examples prepronounce What are we going to do today? PS 2x

  3. Advertisements affect products’ popularity. • For example, I was influenced by watching an advertisement on t.v. that made me want to buy an ipod. Tell your partner about a time you were influenced to purchase a certain product. Frame: I was influenced to buy____because____. Today we will identify propaganda in text. APK

  4. Propaganda is an extreme type of persuasion that usually consists of one-sided arguments. It appeals to emotional rather than logical reasoning. PS • Writers use propaganda techniques such as: Bandwagon appeal: takes advantage of people’s desire to be part of a group. Stereotype: presents a narrow, fixed idea about all the members of a certain group. Name Calling: is the use of labels and loaded words to create negative feelings about a person, group, or thing. Snob appeal: sends the message that something is valuable because only “special people” appreciate it. Testimonial: a recommendation made by someone who’s famous, but not an authority. Concept PS each one What is one propaganda technique writers use?

  5. R-A-J • What is propaganda? • Which is an example of propaganda in text? • Everyone knows what a bargain this is. • This product cost $4.50. How do you know that?

  6. Importance Why do I need to know how to identify instances of propaganda in text? • you will know when your thoughts are being influenced • you can try to get people to see things your way • You will develop concrete reasoning • it is tested on the CST

  7. Is this propaganda? If so, justify your answer • Seven out of ten customers have already ordered their special-offer phone headset. Time is running out, so hurry! Everyone knows what a bargain this is. Shouldn’t you save money, too?

  8. Is this propaganda? If so, justify your answer • The people who want to build the new mall are businessmen. All businessmen are selfish and care only about making money.

  9. Is this propaganda? If so, justify your answer • 90% of Americans that smoke for 15 years or more, develop some form of lung disease. Most smokers begin smoking when they were young.

  10. Is this propaganda? If so, justify your answer • Police Chief Smith is a power hungry bully, and his plans are foolish. We should not approve his crazy budget.

  11. Is this propaganda? If so, justify your answer • The average person thinks that any old hair-care product will do. But you know better. Ultra Turbo Hair is made for people who insist on quality-people like you.

  12. Is this propaganda? If so, justify your answer • Hello. I’m not a politician, but I play one on TV. I’m here today to urge you to vote for Richard Richards for governor.

  13. Closure • What is an extreme type of persuasion that usually consist of a one-sided argument called? • Why is it important that you can identify instances of propaganda in text?

  14. Independent Practice • In your HLLA on page 715 you must identify 2 example of propaganda in the text.

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