PROPAGANDA+WebQuest

Animal Farm Propaganda WebQuest OBJECTIVE - This WebQuest will help you to understand **PROPAGANDA **, as it exists in our current world and how it exists in Orwell's //Animal Farm//. Follow the directions below to complete this activity.

INTRODUCTION - What are you reading, watching on television, or listening to on the radio? Are you always being given the facts, or are people trying to convince you of their opinions? This is a question that plagues consumers across the globe, and one that is addressed in Orwell's //Animal Farm//. As we progress further into the text, you will notice how the animals on Animal Farm are being manipulated by the farm's leaders, specifically Napoleon and Squealer. To better help you understand how and why their manipulation is effective, you will begin to research some common types of propaganda. Propaganda is the use of media to convince consumers of opinions, regardless of fact, and is deeply embedded in our culture.

THE TASK - Students will:
 * 1) Define Propaganda
 * 2) Take a look at how Propaganda functions in today's society and record types of propaganda on chart
 * 3) Reveal how Propaganda functions in Orwell's //Animal Farm//
 * 4) Create a Google Presentation highlighting different types of Propaganda
 * 5) Create an advertisement utilizing a specific Propaganda technique using iMovie.

THE PROCESS - You and your group members will work together to complete this WebQuest. Follow the Steps below.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">First, your group will investigate some background information focused on Propaganda. As you do so, complete the "Analyzing Propaganda" handout I provided (also available here: <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">) <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">. While you will find examples of different types of propaganda in the links I included, you may also need to do some exploring of your own to complete the handout. Divide up the workload to do so.
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">STEP 1: **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">A definition of Propaganda <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Propaganda Techniques <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Even MORE Propaganda Techniques <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Video of Propaganda Techniques: <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">media type="custom" key="24178940"

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Propaganda in today's media:
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">STEP 2: **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Testimonial: <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Bandwagon: <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Glittering Generalities: <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Video Montage of Propaganda-driven Commercials: <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">media type="custom" key="24179120"

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Using the information gathered from Steps 1 & 2, locate at least 5 examples of Propaganda from chapters 1-5 of //Animal Farm//. As you locate each example, consider who is responsible for manufacturing and delivering the propaganda-laced words. . . (please include page numbers in your examples). You can record this information on the "Propaganda in //Animal Farm//" handout I provided (also available here: ).
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">STEP 3: **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Using the handout you completed in Step 3, open up the Google Presentation I shared with you and add that information to a new slide. Please make sure you include your name and the names of your group members somewhere on the slide.
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">STEP 4: **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Now that you understand a little more about Propaganda, you and your group members will create an advertisement that utilizes at least one type of propaganda. Your advertisement will be completed using iMovie. We will work on these advertisements for the next couple of class periods after which you and your group members will present your finished product.
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">STEP 5: **