This middle school reading comprehension on cats is a unique and engaging way for students to learn about the power of propaganda and the use of language and imagery to manipulate beliefs and emotions. In this assignment, students are tasked with creating a propaganda poster that warns the public about the threat of cats taking over the world and encourages them to report any suspicious activity.
 
Students will have the opportunity to be creative and use their imagination to design a one-of-a-kind poster that is both visually striking and effective at communicating the message. This assignment is a fun and educational way for students to explore the use of propaganda and develop their critical thinking and language skills.
 
Reading comprehension is an essential skill that helps students fully understand the written text. Students must develop strong reading comprehension skills to succeed in school and life. Teachers can help their students improve reading comprehension using various teaching strategies and resources. These resources can help students better understand what they are reading, make connections between different texts, and develop critical thinking skills. By emphasizing the importance of reading comprehension and providing students with the tools and support they need to succeed, teachers can help their students become better readers and learners.
 
✬This resource includes: 
Reading comprehension on cats, our relationships with cats, and in a twist, how they may be taking over the world. 
An essay explaining why they are likely to do so
An address on behalf of the national security department asked the public for their help. Students will create propaganda posters warning others to be careful and report suspicious activity. 
 
Having second thoughts? Here are a few standard expectations your students will aim to meet by completing this resource: 
In the language arts curriculum, students may be expected to use clear and concise language to communicate ideas and messages, to use a variety of sentence structures and vocabulary to make their writing engaging and persuasive, and to proofread and edit their work for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. This assignment allows students to practice these skills by creating a propaganda poster that uses language and imagery to grab the viewer's attention and convince them to take action.
 
In the art curriculum, students may be expected to use various media and techniques to create visually appealing and compelling works of art, use design principles such as balance, contrast, and unity to create effective compositions, and use art as a means of expression and communication. This assignment provides students with the opportunity to practice these skills by designing a propaganda poster that is visually striking and effective at communicating the message.
 
Additionally, this assignment may help students develop their critical thinking and analysis skills by asking them to consider propaganda and how language and imagery can be used to manipulate beliefs and emotions. Students can reflect on their ideas and perspectives on the topic and use their creativity and imagination to create a unique and engaging poster.