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OPTIC Analysis of
Maoist Propaganda
11 AP English Language and Composition
DAY 1
Agenda:
1. Do Now: Review Pre-Reading + Discussion
2. OPTIC Notes
• Review definition of propaganda
• Review OPTIC analysis strategy
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Large Group Analysis of Propaganda Posters
Small Group Analysis of Propaganda Posters
Small Group Analysis Presentations
Individual OPTIC Self-Assessment Reflection
Objectives:
SWBAT…
1. apply OPTIC to analyze the author’s message and explain
the author’s argument
2. reference specific visual elements of the images to support
their analysis of the author’s message and argument
Do Now:
Review Pre-Reading + Discussion
Please take out your reading from last night’s homework
and reflect on the following questions in your notes:
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Who was Mao Zedong?
What were the apparent aims of the Chinese Cultural
Revolution?
Who was involved in the Chinese Cultural Revolution?
What, in your opinion, is “bourgeois ideology” and “proletarian
ideology?”—HINT: think back to what you learned in AP Euro.
Do Now:
Review Pre-Reading + Discussion
To begin our discussion, share your responses with the
person sitting next to you. (3 min)
Next, let’s discuss your insights as a whole group.
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Who was Mao Zedong?
What were the apparent aims of the Chinese Cultural
Revolution?
Who was involved in the Chinese Cultural Revolution?
What, in your opinion, is “bourgeois ideology” and “proletarian
ideology?”—HINT: think back to what you learned in AP Euro.
Propaganda
What does this word mean? Why does it matter?
Propaganda
Today, we will be focusing on looking at some propaganda
posters from China’s Cultural Revolution.
We will use these images as the basis for learning how to
analyze visual rhetoric.
• Visual rhetoric is HUGELY IMPORTANT in the context of
understanding rules of rhetoric and persuasion.
• Sometimes, people don’t use words to influence our thinking,
they use pictures and images, instead.
Propaganda Guiding
Questions:
As we look at these examples of visual rhetoric today, we will be
using to following questions to guide our investigation:
• How did the Chinese government portray the Chinese people and
why?
• How did the Chinese government portray Chairman Mao? What
are the reasons behind this portrayal?
• What symbols, patterns are colors are prevalent in these images?
What is the impact of these rhetorical elements?
• What are the chief arguments of these posters?
OPTIC Notes
• OPTIC is an acronym—like SOAPSTONE and DIDLS—that we
can use to analyze visual rhetoric.
• As you analyze visual texts, including paintings,
photographs, advertisements, maps, charts or graphs,
the OPTIC strategy can help you construct meaning.
• OPTIC stands for Overview, Parts, Title,
Interrelationship, and Conclusion.
OPTIC Notes
As you examine a visual text, respond to each element:
O- Write a brief overview of the image. In one complete sentence,
explain what is this image about?
P- Key in on all of the parts by noting any details that seem important.
This can be anything: color, figures, textures, scenery, groupings,
shadings, patterns, numbers, etc.
T- Use the title to clarify the subject of the image. Consider both literal
and metaphoric meanings. What does the title suggest?
I- Specify the interrelationships in the image. In other words, how the
parts are related, both to one another and the image as a whole.
Consider how the parts come together to create a mood or convey
an idea or argument.
C- Write a conclusion paragraph about the image as a whole: think
about what the artist, photographer, creator, or designer might be
trying to capture and convey, and what ideas, arguments, or
implications this image presents.
Large Group Analysis
“Turn China into a prosperous, rich and
powerful industrialized socialist country
under the leadership of the Communist
Party and Chairman Mao!”
(1954)
• O-
• P-
• T-
• I-
• C-
Small Group Analysis:
Now, you will complete this same analysis process by working in
your group to analyze a propaganda image.
• You will complete your analysis in your graphic organizers.
• Feel free to use your pre-reading to help inform your analysis
of the visual images.
• Be sure to take copious notes, because once you have
completed your analysis in your group, you will be presenting
your findings to another group.
Small Group Analysis
Group A
• Please complete an
OPTIC analysis of the
following image:
Group B
• Please complete an
OPTIC analysis of the
following image:
Small Group Analysis
Presentations
Your group will be paired up with another group who analyzed
the other visual image.
• Please share your insights about the OPTIC elements of your
poster with the other group.
• Each group should be taking notes in the blank portion of their
graphic organizers.
• Feel free to ask questions or “push back” on one another’s
analysis.
• REMEMBER: you are referencing specific elements of the visual
images to support your OPTIC analysis.
OPTIC Self-Assessment/
Reflection
• Once you and your group have concluded the presentation
activity, please complete the self-assessment/ reflection
portion of your graphic organizer.
OPTIC Analysis of
Maoist Propaganda
11 AP English Language and Composition
DAY 2
Agenda:
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Do Now: Review OPTIC Notes + Analysis
Independent OPTIC Analysis
OPTIC Analysis Essay
Peer Review of OPTIC Analysis Essay
Independent Revisions
Self-Assessment and Reflection
Objectives:
SWBAT…
1. analyze the meanings of the symbolism as seen in the
propaganda posters.
2. apply OPTIC to analyze the author’s purpose behind the
posters and use evidence to substantiate their claims about
the author’s purpose and argument
Do Now:
Review OPTIC Notes + Analysis
Please review your OPTIC notes from the last class by reading
through your note-taking template and your group analysis
notes.
I will be calling on students to explain the various parts of OPTIC
to the class in five minutes. Be ready to help lead our review.
Independent OPTIC Analysis
Now, you will have the opportunity to put what we learned last
class to practice independently.
• Using today’s graphic organizer and your notes and pre-reading from
the last class, please complete an OPTIC for the following image:
“Go among the workers,
peasants and soldiers and
into the thick of struggle!”
(1970)
OPTIC Analysis Essay
Now that you’ve had the opportunity to “close read” the image
and take notes on your analysis, you will put your findings into
essay format.
You will have 40 minutes to independently respond to the
following writing prompt:
DIRECTIONS: Visual rhetoric was an incredibly important in
spreading communist ideals during Chairman Mao’s time
leading China. Using OPTIC as your guide, analyze the artist’s use
of visual rhetoric to explain the argument the artist is making
about Chinese society. Be sure to cite specific visual evidence to
support your analysis.
Before You Write…
Please review the writing rubric located on the last page of your
graphic organizer packet.
• Consider what the various requirements are to earn each of the
scores on the rubric.
• These expectations should be consistent with what you have seen
all year.
• Please set a goal for yourself for each rubric row. What will you
be working towards?
• Are there any questions about the rubric before we proceed?
Peer Review
You’ve had the opportunity to write out your analysis. The next
step is to see what others have written, offer each other
feedback, and make revisions to what you’ve written before
submitting it for a grade 
PROTOCOL:
• Swap your essay with the person sitting next to you and read
your partner’s essay. (5 min.)
• Please use your graphic organizer to review your partner’s
essay. Please note how your partner is using specific “textual
evidence” to support his or her analysis of the author’s
argument. (10 min.)
• Finally, share your feedback with your partner. (5 min)
Independent Revisions
Reflect on the feedback you received from your partner. What
changes do you need to make to your essay before submitting it
for a grade?
• DO NOT worry about grammar and punctuation.
• FOCUS ON making changes to your analysis OR the way you are
using SPECIFIC examples and evidence to support your
interpretation of the author’s argument or purpose.
• THINK ABOUT the writing goals you set for yourself on your
rubric.
Once you have completed your revisions, you will be completing
your self-assessment and reflection.
Self-Assessment/ Reflection
• Once you have completed your revisions, please complete the
self-assessment/ reflection portion of your graphic organizer.
• Consider the following while answering the reflection
questions:
• Based on what you wrote, what score do you think you earned for
each standard?
• Did you achieve the goals you set for yourself?