Unit 1 Performance Assessment: "Rise Up, Speak Up" Protest Posters
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Goal: By the end of this assessment, students will be able to demonstrate their understanding of how different forms of protest have had a major influence in our American identity, and have been a vehicle for change throughout the history of our nation.
Slides are here if you were absent!
Goal: By the end of this assessment, students will be able to demonstrate their understanding of how different forms of protest have had a major influence in our American identity, and have been a vehicle for change throughout the history of our nation.
Slides are here if you were absent!

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What does the image to the left want you to do? How can you tell?
What does the image to the left want you to do? How can you tell?
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Who do you think created this image? Why?
Who do you think created this image? Why?
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Using context clues, can you make an educated guess on when this poster was created?
Using context clues, can you make an educated guess on when this poster was created?
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Building Knowledge Together: Today we are going to learn about propaganda, which is information that is primarily used to _______ an audience and promote a specific cause, which may or may not be _______ . Propaganda can be found in news and journalism, government, advertising, entertainment, education, and activism. Simply put, propaganda is a _______ tool to convince you to feel or act a certain way.

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Why do you think Ted Cruz believes Big Bird's tweet is propaganda?
Why do you think Ted Cruz believes Big Bird's tweet is propaganda?

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Class Poll: Have you seen this image of Uncle Sam before?
Class Poll: Have you seen this image of Uncle Sam before?

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Propaganda is a bad thing.
Propaganda is a bad thing.
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The objectives of propaganda are _______ positive. For example, the Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention campaign below is a form of propaganda. These advertisements make an _______ plea – don’t be careless with fire or cute woodland creatures may be harmed. The campaign was incredibly successful in preventing forest fires, which is a positive outcome.
Applying Knowledge: Today, we are going to combine your knowledge of the American Revolution with the art of propaganda to kick off the Unit 1 Performance Assessment!
Directions: You will create two protest posters to capture the spirit of our American identity and our country’s rich tradition of protesting societal injustices. Your first poster will take you back in time, to protest an injustice of the Revolutionary Era, and the second poster will protest a modern topic of your choice. Once you have finished creating your posters, you will complete a write up that explains your work further in depth.
How will I create my posters? You will create your poster using the website Canva. A tutorial on how to use the website and its features can be accessed here.
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Take a few minutes to look over the Unit 1 Performance Assessment packet on your own! Drop any questions you may have here.
Take a few minutes to look over the Unit 1 Performance Assessment packet on your own! Drop any questions you may have here.

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Poster One: The Revolutionary Era
What historical event wil your first poster feature?
Poster One: The Revolutionary Era
What historical event wil your first poster feature?

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Poster Two: The Modern Era
What historical event wil your second poster feature?
Poster Two: The Modern Era
What historical event wil your second poster feature?
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Guided Research 1: Provide a 2-3 sentence summary of the historical topic in your own words.
Please note: Copying and pasting from the internet is plagiarism and does not demonstrate comprehension. Therefore, you will not receive credit in doing so.
Guided Research 1: Provide a 2-3 sentence summary of the historical topic in your own words.
Please note: Copying and pasting from the internet is plagiarism and does not demonstrate comprehension. Therefore, you will not receive credit in doing so.
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Guided Research 1: What are three interesting facts you learned about the historical topic from our class activities or assigned readings? How do these facts help us better understand that topic?
Guided Research 1: What are three interesting facts you learned about the historical topic from our class activities or assigned readings? How do these facts help us better understand that topic?
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Guided Research 1: In what ways does the historical topic you selected reflect the American spirit of protesting?
Guided Research 1: In what ways does the historical topic you selected reflect the American spirit of protesting?
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Guided Research 2: Provide a 2-3 sentence summary of the modern topic in your own words.
Please note: Copying and pasting from the internet is plagiarism and does not demonstrate comprehension. Therefore, you will not receive credit in doing so.
Guided Research 2: Provide a 2-3 sentence summary of the modern topic in your own words.
Please note: Copying and pasting from the internet is plagiarism and does not demonstrate comprehension. Therefore, you will not receive credit in doing so.
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Guided Research 2: What are three interesting facts you learned about the modern topic from our class activities or assigned readings? How do these facts help us better understand that topic?
Guided Research 2: What are three interesting facts you learned about the modern topic from our class activities or assigned readings? How do these facts help us better understand that topic?
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Guided Research 2: In what ways does the modern topic you selected reflect the American spirit of protesting?
Guided Research 2: In what ways does the modern topic you selected reflect the American spirit of protesting?
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Exit Ticket: Rate your productivity during class today.
If you have any questions or concerns about the project, please drop them in the "Show Your Work" area.
Exit Ticket: Rate your productivity during class today.
If you have any questions or concerns about the project, please drop them in the "Show Your Work" area.