1. Propaganda in World war one
Social Studies
Mr. Evenhouse

8. What do all of these posters have in common
What do all of these posters have in common? What types of message and symbols do they use?

9. Propaganda A campaign to capture or influence public opinion.
A message that makes use of emotional appeals.
Messages that make use of biased, incomplete, or sensationalized information.
Messages that rely on symbols to communicate rather than explicit information.
Can be used for good or bad means
Bad example – promoting Jim Crow laws following the civil war
Good example – ending smoking in the United States

10. Propaganda Assignment
Create a piece of propaganda relevant to World War One.
Before beginning, create a plan of action so that you are clear on your goals for the project.
You will be assessed on the following criteria:
Relevance to WWI 1-5
Understanding of Propaganda 1-5
Execution and Clarity 1-5