Social StudiesEnglish Language Arts6-8
American Revolution Propaganda Poster Project Guide
By Mario L.
A scaffolded research-and-planning packet for an 8th grade propaganda poster project on events leading to the American Revolution. Students pick one topic, choose a British or Colonial point of view, gather facts answering who, what, where, why, and how, and plan how their poster will persuade viewers.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this as the planning phase before students draw anything, spreading the research and planning pages over one or two class periods so students can gather sources before they begin sketching.
- Discussion question: How does a propaganda poster differ from a neutral history textbook, and what persuasive choices would a British loyalist and a colonial patriot make differently about the same event?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: provide a short list of trusted sources and a sentence starter bank ("Our side wants viewers to believe...") so students can build their answers to the five guiding questions.
- Extension for advanced students: ask them to identify a counterargument their opposing side would raise and design one visual or caption that answers it.
- Estimated time: about 45 minutes for topic selection and planning, plus additional research time as needed.
Social StudiesEnglish Language Arts6-8
American Revolution Propaganda Poster Project Guide
By Mario L.
A scaffolded research-and-planning packet for an 8th grade propaganda poster project on events leading to the American Revolution. Students pick one topic, choose a British or Colonial point of view, gather facts answering who, what, where, why, and how, and plan how their poster will persuade viewers.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this as the planning phase before students draw anything, spreading the research and planning pages over one or two class periods so students can gather sources before they begin sketching.
- Discussion question: How does a propaganda poster differ from a neutral history textbook, and what persuasive choices would a British loyalist and a colonial patriot make differently about the same event?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: provide a short list of trusted sources and a sentence starter bank ("Our side wants viewers to believe...") so students can build their answers to the five guiding questions.
- Extension for advanced students: ask them to identify a counterargument their opposing side would raise and design one visual or caption that answers it.
- Estimated time: about 45 minutes for topic selection and planning, plus additional research time as needed.