Republic of the Philippines
Division of Rizal
GURONASYON FOUNDATION INCORPORATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Bilibiran, Binangonan, Rizal
SUBJECT: English 8 TIME: SECTION:
Lesson Plan in English 8
I. Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
a) Define propaganda and explain its purpose in influencing
opinions and decisions.
b) Identify the seven common propaganda techniques:
a. Bandwagon
b. Testimonial
c. Repetition
d. Emotional Appeal
e. Glittering Generalities
f. Name-Calling
g. Card Stacking
c) Analyze examples of propaganda in real-life situations
such as advertisements, social media, and politics.
d) Apply critical thinking skills to recognize and evaluate propaganda
messages in their daily lives.
II. Preliminaries
a) Prayer
a. Begin with a short prayer to set the tone for the lesson.
b) Cleanliness
a. Ensure the classroom is in order. Check that students are
seated and focused.
c) Attendance
a. Take attendance. Address any absences or late arrivals.
d) Review of Last Lesson
a. Quick review of the previous lesson or any relevant topics
to ensure continuity.
b. Ask a few questions to recap: "What is propaganda?" "What
are some examples from last week?"
III. Lesson Proper
a) Activity
a. Pre-Test Game: "Guess the Propaganda!"
b. Show 3 examples of propaganda (using images or phrases)
and have students guess the technique.
Example 1: "Everyone is on TikTok! Don’t miss out—join now!"
(Bandwagon)
Example 2: "Your favorite influencer says this drink is the best—
try it today!" (Testimonial)
Example 3: "This snack will make you the happiest person in your
class!" (Glittering Generalities)
c. Discuss the answers and connect each example to real-life
situations that students can relate to.
b) Analysis
a. Explain each of the seven propaganda techniques:
i. Bandwagon
ii. Testimonial
iii. Repetition
iv. Emotional Appeal
v. Glittering Generalities
vi. Name-Calling
vii. Card Stacking
b. Provide simple, relatable examples from everyday media
(e.g., social media, ads).
c. Engage the class by asking for more examples they’ve encountered.
c) Abstraction
a. Guide students in understanding the purpose of
propaganda: to persuade and influence people’s
thoughts or actions.
b. Ask: "Why do companies use propaganda in advertisements?"
c. Discuss how propaganda can be seen in politics,
advertisements, and even social media.
d) Application
a. Have students work in pairs or small groups to identify
propaganda techniques in sample advertisements or
videos.
b. Students will analyze one ad or video and present their
findings: Which technique is used?
c. Example ads: Social media promotions, celebrity
endorsements, or political campaign posters.
IV. Generalization
Summarize the key points of the lesson:
a) What is propaganda, and how can it influence our
thoughts and decisions?
b) Can you identify the different propaganda techniques in real-life
situations like advertisements, social media, or politics?
c) How can you recognize when a message is using propaganda
techniques like Bandwagon, Testimonial, or Emotional Appeal?
d) Why is it important to think critically about the propaganda
techniques we encounter every day?
V. Assignment and Agreement
a) Assignment:
a. Watch a commercial or social media ad at home and identify
the propaganda technique used. Write a short reflection (2-3
sentences) on how the ad influences its audience.
b. Be ready to share it in the next class.
b) Agreement:
a. Remind students to be mindful of propaganda in
advertisements, social media, and politics. Encourage them to
think critically about the messages they encounter.
b. End with a brief motivational message: "Now that you know
how to spot propaganda, you can make informed choices!"
Prepared by:
LOURD HUNDRYX T. ABARA
English Student Teacher, URST
Checked by:
JIREH R. CARDEL
Cooperating Teacher, English 9
ELEONOR Y. CERTEZA, Ed. D
English Department Head
Noted by:
MR. ALLAN C. DILAGAN
Principal
