Final Project: Act out an interview with a classmate. One of you is a Washington “Handmaid’s Tale” protestor and the other is a journalist.
1. How do red robes and white bonnets contribute to the impact of the protest? Read more HERE.
2. Listen to the audio recording of the first chapter. Read along as you listen HERE.
3. Watch the trailer and list any dystopian elements you can spot (consider the voiceover, images and dialog).
4. Margaret Atwood’s chilling vision of a dystopian regime has captured readers’ imaginations since its publication in 1985. What explains its success? Try the QUIZ.
CHOOSE A BRAND / PRODUCT AND CREATE YOUR OWN ADVERTISING SLOGAN
1. Click below to learn more about the real story of this WWII poster. Take the QUIZ. Read more HERE.
2. Click on the pic. Do you recognize any of the slogans featured? Do you know the brand or product they advertise? Which one do you think is the best / the worst? What are its strengths / weaknesses?
3. Choose one slogan and explain why you think it is so effective. What do you think are the “golden rules” for a good slogan?
4. Watch the clip. What makes a good slogan? Sum up the recipe for success.
5. Click on the pic to do a reading comprehension and some grammar exercises about advertising slogans. You will also find out more about your final task.
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