Lesson Plan

Building Background Knowledge: The Internment of Japanese-Americans during WWII, Part 4

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Learners use a Analyzing Mediums handout to detail the advantages and disadvantages of communicating with mediums such as artwork, photographs, and political cartoons in the Japanese-American Internment during World War II primary sources. Readers then share in class and complete exit tickets before leaving.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Discuss the use of propaganda and political cartoons during WWII
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson eight of 19 in the series Grade 8 ELA Module 3A, Unit 2
  • Requires completion of lessons in order
Pros
  • Includes an Analyzing Mediums teacher guide
  • Offers suggestions to meet the needs of struggling pupils
Cons
  • None
Common Core