WORLD LITERATURE Week 22

February 8, 2016 Free-write for 5 minutes!

Objective ◦ SWBAT Identify similarities and differences between the Animal Farm book and film.

Movie Expectations ◦ No Talking ◦ Sitting Smart ◦ Watching Attentively and Completing Handout ◦ Expect demerits if you do not follow the expectations!

Exit Ticket ◦ On a half-sheet or post-it note write down 3 things you like about the film, 2 differences between the film and book, and 1 thing you would change or want to add to the film. ◦ CWPA Grade: 5 points

Homework ◦ None

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 ◦ Take out your film handouts.

Objective ◦ SWBAT Identify similarities and differences between the Animal Farm book and film.

Movie Expectations ◦ No Talking ◦ Sitting Smart ◦ Watching Attentively and Completing Handout ◦ Expect demerits if you do not follow the expectations!

Exit Ticket ◦ Write a short response about your thoughts on the movie. Did you like? Was it as you imagined? Why or why not?

Homework ◦ None

Wednesday, February 10, 2016 ◦ Complete the Grammar Exercise

Objective ◦ SBWAT Define and explain the different types of Propaganda techniques. ◦ SWBAT Explain the purpose and effects of Propaganda.

NEW! IMPROVED! Everybody is doing it! A MUST SEE!

What do these images have in common? They are all used to influence you to do something. They are all examples of propaganda!

Propaganda WHAT? A message used to persuade you to believe something or do something WHO? Corporations Government Individuals HOW? There are 7 propaganda techniques we will learn from the PPT, but there are many more out there! WHERE? Commercials Packaging Speeches Stores Billboards Internet Newspapers Everywhere! WHY? To persuade you to buy something, think something, or do something.

The 1 st type of Propaganda is… Persuading people to do something by letting them know others are doing it. All the cool kids are doing it Everybody has one!

Bandwagon works because it makes you think “everyone is doing it” and you should too. Why is this sign considered BANDWAGON?

What other examples of BANDWAGON can you think of? From today:From World War I: Click here to see iPod ad

The 2 nd type of Propaganda is… Love Hate Using words that will make people feel strongly about someone or something.

Loaded words work because they make you feel a certain way. What words are used in these ads that make us feel a certain way?

What are some other examples of LOADED WORD propaganda? See Pepsi’s “Forever Young” ad hereSee Pepsi’s “Forever Young” ad here (and listen to the lyrics)

The 3 rd type of Propaganda is… Using words and images of a famous person or an expert to persuade.

Testimonials work because you feel like you can trust the words of an expert or someone famous.

What are some other examples of TESTIMONIAL propaganda? From today: From the 1950s: See Coldplay’s iTunes ad here.

The 4th type of Propaganda is… Using images to bring up strong feelings or emotions in order to persuade.

Transfer works because you transfer the happy feelings you associate with a picture to happy feelings about a person or product. (This can also work with bad feelings) What emotion is being transferred in this ad?

What are some other examples of TRANSFER propaganda? See Coca-Cola’s “Open Happiness” Music Video ad here

The 5th type of Propaganda is… Using repeated messages or pictures to persuade. SUNDAY!

Repetition works because you remember things better when you’ve seen or heard it more than once. If you drove by these repeating signs, why would you be interested?

What are some other examples of REPETITION propaganda? See Career Builder’s Super Bowl ad here

The 6th type of Propaganda is… Links a person, idea, or product to a negative symbol.

Name-calling works because if we believe the competition is bad, we can assume this product will be the best choice. Why do you think we see this technique used so often in politics?

What are some other examples of NAME-CALLING propaganda? See a Mac vs. PC ad hereSee a Mac vs. PC ad here— notice the name-calling is inferred, we are assuming that PC is a bad product, making MAC better. See a Dove “Campaign for Real Beauty” ad hereSee a Dove “Campaign for Real Beauty” ad here—this ad is putting down the “fake beauty” we see in advertising by showing us how we are deceived by what we see in ads.

The 7th type of Propaganda is… Plays on our deep-seated fears and warns the audience that disaster will strike if we do not follow the instructions.

Fear works because we want to keep ourselves and our family safe.

What are some other examples of FEAR propaganda? This site This site has several Political Campaign commercials from history using both fear and name- calling propaganda.

Practice ◦ On the handout you have, with a partner, read the paragraphs on the other Propaganda techniques. Take note of the ones that were not mentioned on the Power Point, we will discuss them. ◦ 4 minutes! ◦ Now complete the bottom portion of your handout.

Exit Slip ◦ How does your knowledge of persuasive writing help you understand the dangers of propaganda? (Write three to four sentences on a half sheet of paper and turn in.)

Homework ◦ None

Thursday, February 11, 2016 ◦ Silent Sustained Reading (20 minutes)

Objective ◦ SWBAT Develop a well written essay comparing and contrasting key characteristics of Snowball and Napoleon.

Preparation… ◦ In your groups, take 3 minutes to discuss and take notes on the similarities and differences between Snowball and Napoleon. What were their leadership styles like? Which figures in the Russian Revolution do they represent? Who was more successful?

Assignment ◦ In 40 minutes write an essay answering the following prompt: Compare and Contrast Snowball and Napoleon. What techniques do they use in their struggle for power. Who presents themselves as a better leader? CW Grade: 10 points ◦ Things to Remember: ◦ Essay format (Thesis, at least 4-5 paragraphs, etc.) ◦ Cite evidence ◦ Write in 3 rd person and Legibly!

Homework ◦ None

Friday, February 12, 2016 Silently and Independently read the expectations for Propaganda Poster.

Objective ◦ SWBAT Brainstorm ideas for Propaganda Poster.

Propaganda Poster ◦ Independently read and annotate the Rubric. Jot down any questions in the margins.

Propaganda Poster ◦ At a level 0, begin to brainstorm ideas for your Poster. You can use poster, paper, markers, etc.

Homework ◦ Continue to work on Propaganda Posters. They are due February 16.