Before dividing the students into groups, demonstrate the analysis process using three posters, as explained in this educators’ guide, using this presentation Message beneath the message.
In a Jigsaw style activity, the students analyze five posters. In groups of five (“analysis group”), each group analyzes one poster with the help of the Worksheet for Analyzing Persuasive Material
Then create new groups consisting of five members, each of whom have analyzed a different poster (“study group”). In their study group, each student presents the poster they previously analyzed and the main issues that emerged during the analysis.
In their study groups, the students discuss the following points, based on the new knowledge that they have acquired of all five posters:
Representatives of each of the study groups present their insights following the group work to the class.
You can summarize the unit with this Reviewing the Posters Game
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Persuasive materials contain a variety of design elements that reinforce their message. Astute consumers of such materials should be aware of these elements in order to make their own informed decisions.