World War II Worksheets
Life on the Home Front - Posters

Effective Posters?

"Women of Britain" Poster

World War 2 posters were simple.
Do you think they were effective?


These two posters tried to convey the same message.
Which do you think was the most effective? Give reasons for your choice.

"Do  the job HE left behind" Poster

Things to do
Design your own World War 2 poster to convey an important message.
(You could use a computer to do this.)
Compare your poster with others in your class.
Which class poster do you think is the most effective? Discuss and give reasons.

Compare World War 2 posters with modern posters. What differences do you notice?
(Use books, magazines, newspapers etc. to help you)

Causes of WWII Evacuation 1 Evacuation 2 Rations 1
Rations 2 Miners Women Wedding
Battle of Britain Posters Victory D-Day
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