This document discusses various propaganda techniques used to influence opinions and behavior. It begins by having students write about a time they convinced someone of something and whether they think they are good at convincing people. It then defines propaganda as techniques used to influence opinions, emotions, attitudes or behavior.
The document goes on to list common propaganda techniques including the bandwagon technique, testimonials, loaded words, misuse of statistics, name-calling or stereotyping, plain folks appeal, snob appeal, and transfer. It provides examples of each technique. Students are then asked to identify which technique is being used in various ads. The document concludes by having students work in groups to identify propaganda techniques used in different magazine advertisements.