Propaganda Patrol

In this worksheet, students identify propaganda techniques in a promotional-style passage. They underline or highlight key phrases that demonstrate bandwagon, fear, and glittering generalities. Each technique is listed separately, and students explain why it is persuasive in that instance. Reflection questions require students to compare propaganda to neutral advertising and analyze effectiveness. Additionally, learners rewrite part of the passage in a factual, unbiased tone. This helps them understand how manipulative techniques differ from balanced communication. The activity builds media literacy and awareness of persuasive tactics.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Identifying Persuasive and Propaganda Techniques

English Language Arts – Media Literacy and Bias Recognition

English Language Arts – Distinguishing Objective from Manipulative Language

English Language Arts – Critical Thinking and Rhetorical Analysis

This worksheet is part of our critical comprehension worksheets collection.