Propaganda & Persuasion

Unit 2

Informational Text Pt. 1

What is propaganda?

A way to manage the public's opinion by sharing information to promote a way of life; ideas; or a product.

Multiple Choice

Based on the definition for propaganda, what does the word "promote" mean?

• To convince someone to do something

• To support or back something up

• To make a point

• A commercial for something

There are different types of propaganda...

• Bandwagon

• Testimonial

• Glittering Generalities

• Emotional Words

• Name Calling

Bandwagon

persuading people to do something by letting them know others are doing it. 

Testimonial

using the words of a famous person to persuade you

Open Ended

Why would someone want to buy the Coca-Cola from Michael Jordan? Think about your answer. Respond in complete sentences.

Glittering Generalities

a generally accepted concept that usually uses favorable emotions. Common phrases are used. The problem is that these words mean different things to different people and are often manipulated for the propagandists' use.

Emotional Words

words that will make you feel strongly about someone or something. 

Multiple Select

Which of the following words from the ad can be viewed as "emotional"?

• Joyful

• Expressions

• Gain

• Twist

• Experience

Name-calling

using negative words (bad names) to create an unfavorable opinion 

Multiple Choice

What is this Burger King ad saying about McDonalds?

• McDonald's sells the most food

• Burger King has the most customers

• Burger King has the bigger burgers

• The Big Mac is the biggest/best burger.

Open Ended

Explain what type of propaganda that was and how you know. Why would anyone want to buy that specific product?

Multiple Choice

Is informational text fiction or nonfiction?

• Fiction

• Nonfiction

Open Ended

Think about the definition you just read. What are some examples of nonfiction text?

Multiple Choice

Propaganda is an example of nonfiction text. What is the purpose of most propaganda?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To express/explain

• To entertain

Types of Informational Text

Multiple Select

Where are you most likely to find examples of informational text?

• News articles

• Television

• Magazine articles

• Pamphlets from a doctor's office

• Brochures from a museum

Argumentative Text

• Requires the author to do research on a certain topic, have a point of view, and argue in favor of that point of view.

• States facts on a certain opinion

• "Prove a point"

Multiple Choice

What is needed for argumentative text?

• an argument

• Research

• Persuasive tone

• text

Procedural Writing

• Informs readers of how to do something

• Steps in a process

• Instructions or a guide

Multiple Select

Where can you find procedural writing?

• In a newspaper

• In a car's instruction manual

• In an article on how to write an essay

• Set-up instructions for a PS5

• An article on the presidential election

What's included in nonfiction text?

Open Ended

How do Main Ideas and Supporting details work together to create nonfiction texts? *Hint: Think about the purpose of nonfiction text and how its used to share information.