TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Background/
Introduction/
Standards


Key Quotes 

Objectives/
Preparing Students


Critical Inquiry

Media Literacy

Teaching Suggestion
(NCSS)

Links to Other
Lesson Plans

Links to Candidates
Websites/Streams


NEW
Ad Watch Columns
(evaluating spots 
for accuracy)


Past Campaign Ads

In The News
(news stories to read/access/download)  

Links to Campaign/Election
news resources


Election sites for
Teachers and students


Web Resources

Recommended Texts

Recommended
Videos
 
 
 


 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Role of Media in Elections: 
Helping Students Understand Media's Influence

by Frank Baker, media educator
(Workshops available; contact me)

fbaker1346@aol.com
©2004


Past Presidential Campaign Ads

1964 The Daisy Ad 1984 Morning In America 1988  The Willy Horton Ad
Sponsor: Lyndon Johnson Sponsor: Ronald Reagan Sponsor: George Bush
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EASE History Campaign Ads 1952-2004

Two Political Ads Share More Than Fame and Controversy


Streams of past ads (Power to Learn, View Smart to Vote Smart)

CNN's Presidential Political Ad Archives

Historical Look At Campaign Commercials

History of Presidential Elections (website listing) 

The Living Room Candidate, Pres. Ads 1952-2004


Advertising Age Magazine's Website & Analysis

Ad Week's Campaign 04

Campaign Ads (from bushout.tv)

Historic Campaign Ads (CSPAN)


Democracy In Action Campaign Communications

Live Journal's Ad Page

PBS Newshour  Media Analysis & Adwatch

WisPolitics.com

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