propaganda poster edg 202

Purpose
To create a propaganda poster that expresses support for or opposition to a current social or political
topic
Assignment Prompt
In this assignment, you will create a propaganda poster that expresses support for or opposition to a
current social or political topic. Your teacher will approve your proposed topic.
Your poster should contain text, images, and/or symbols. It should be neat, free from errors in content or
grammar, and clearly organized. This propaganda poster should motivate the general public to support
your point of view.
Assignment Instructions
Step 1: Read the assignment prompt carefully.
a) As you read the prompt, take notes about what you will need to find as you prepare your
ideas.
b) If you have any questions about what the prompt means or what it is asking you to do, ask
your teacher for assistance.
Step 2: Gather materials and necessary information.
a) Conduct research on the current social or political issue you chose.
b) Conduct research to find support for your opinion to include on your poster.
c) Think about the images, symbols, and text that you will use to express your
ideas. Remember that a strong poster is easy to understand, is clearly organized, and makes
good use of text and graphics.
d) Ask your teacher whether you will be using presentation, drawing, word-processing, or
artistic software to develop the poster. You might also be able to use poster board, markers,
and other supplies. Ask your teacher for more guidance.
Step 3: Think about these steps for creating a successful poster.
a) Plan – Sketch out your poster on a piece of paper.
b) Draft – Create a rough draft of your poster.
c) Revise – Review your work, correct mistakes, and make improvements.