Ideas for Teaching Election 2016

Posted below are some of my recently developed activities as well as columns about incorporating the 2016 presidential election into your classroom.

WORKSHEET:  Analyzing/Critically Viewing The Debates
ACTIVITY: Decoding Political Ads
Political Ad Parody Videos
ACTIVITY: Deconstruct Candidates on Magazine Covers
Teaching Propaganda/Argument With Campaign Ads
Analyze News Image Camera Angles
Deconstruct A Political Campaign Billboard
2016 Presidential Spots Here
HANDOUT:  Questions Students Should Ask About Campaign Ads
HANDOUT:  Analyzing Political Ads Worksheet (revised)

 

Poli-optics & Visual Tricks in 2016 Presidential Commercials

Media-Visual Literacy and Presidential Politics

Campaign Ads: Helping Students Find the Truth

Visual Literacy & Politics

Media Literacy, Politics, and Students