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Decoding Propaganda: J’Accuse…! vs. J’Accuse…!

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Reading snail mail is a great way to go back into history and to understand others' points of view. The resource, the second in a five-part unit, covers the Dreyfus Affair. Scholars, working in two different groups, read one letter and one perspective on the topic and then answer questions analyzing the letters.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
propaganda, propaganda techniques, french history, french literature, european history, diverse perspectives, perspectives, author's perspective, perspective, critical thinking
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Give a short review lesson on propaganda before beginning 
  • Differentiate for GATE students by asking them to write an essay or engage in a class discussion comparing the two resources without using the reading map
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires two different handouts
Pros
  • Enhances primary source analysis skills
  • Asks questions that require critical thinking
Cons
  • None