21. PropagandaGRADING: There are three sections to this unit. Each section represents a different level of knowledge. Section 1 represents basic knowledge; you receive this knowledge through various sources such as textbooks, lecture, and primary source documents. This will be graded by you presenting your finished project to me and orally explaining it and answering any questions I may ask for a maximum of 30 points. Section 2 represents application of the knowledge; in this section you demonstrate your understanding of that knowledge that you’ve received in the previous section. This will be graded by you presenting your finished project to me and orally explaining it and answering any questions I may ask for a maximum of 30 points. Section 3 represents critical thinking/analysis; in this section you take the knowledge you’ve gained and apply it to a real life issue. This will be graded by you composing a thesis paper in response to one of the essential questions and will be graded on the writing rubric for a maximum of 100 points. Correct MLA citing must be used. SECTION 1 – BASE KNOWLEDGE You may earn a maximum of 30 points in this section. Assignment ChoicesPoints EarnedPossible PointsPost a wiki discussion topic.5/postRespond to a wiki discussion topic.5/responseCreate a timeline (with ten events) that occurred before, during, and after the Bolshevik Revolution.10Make a pamphlet on one of the following: totalitarianism, fascism, communism, depression.10Write a story about living through one of the following events: Bolshevik Revolution, Germany’s depression and Hitler’s rise, Stalin’s rise to power.10Draw a political cartoon about one of the major events/people you learned about in this unit.10Create a poem or song about one of the major events/people you learned about in this unit.10 SECTION 2 – APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE You may earn a maximum of 30 points in this section. Assignment ChoicesPoints EarnedPossible PointsCreate a depression survival kit. Put whatever you would need (or images of what you would need) in the kit, and explain in either oral or written format why you selected the items you did.30Create a talk show with two of the dictators you’ve learned about. You can either record your show or present it live in front of the class.30Design an advertisement for one of the following: Bolshevik Revolution/communism, Totalitarianism, Fascism, or censorship.30Have a different idea? Submit a written proposal of what you’d like to do and how it will help you apply your knowledge of the inner war years.30 SECTION 3 – CRITICAL THINKING/ANALYSIS You may earn a maximum of 100 points in this section. Assignment ChoicesPoints EarnedPossible PointsWrite a thesis paper to respond to the following question: Why do people support totalitarian and/or fascist regimes?100Write a thesis paper to respond to the following question: Do depressions make countries stronger or weaker?100Write a thesis paper to respond to the following question: Who is to blame for the aggression that led to World War II?100Create your own thesis paper question/topic. Submit a proposal to me explaining why you’ve selected that topic and how that topic will enhance your understanding of the inner war years.100 Remember: You must cite your sources in correct MLA format. If you are unsure of how to do so please see me!