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Compare and Contrast

Published By:

Dev Davis

Historical Era:

The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)

Thinking Skill:

Historical Analysis & Interpretation

Bloom’s Taxonomy:

Analyzing

Grade Level:

Middle School

Suggested Teaching Instructions

Compare and Contrast the 2 poster.

Before writing anything down, Analyze the 2 posters for the similarites and differences.

In 2 paragraphs (5 or more sentences) Explain the differences and similarities.

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Description

Using the 2 ww2 propaganda posters provided, students will analyze the differences and similarities. They will analyze the target audience, the message of the poster, and the purpose of the poster. Then, the students will compare and contrast their findings.

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