Understanding Online Advertising: Teacher Material
Have students watch the video in the student chapter Wacky Media Songs: Words That Sell! or show it in fullscreen.
Before the video, ask: Do you think ads have to tell the truth about what they’re selling? How might they say something misleading without actually lying?
After the video, ask: Can you think of any other examples of “weasel words” that make something sound good without actually saying something?