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Question
Students will collaboratively explore historical contexts and modern implications to formulate a compelling research question on the impact and evolution of communication, preparing for subsequent investigations.
Days 1 - 8
Controversy On Stage
Launch 60m
Crafting Research Questions About Communication
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Analyzing Propaganda Techniques Across Media
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
First Position Statement
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Investigate
Students will conduct critical investigations using diverse media to gather evidence on historical and modern communication techniques, evaluating their credibility and motives, while collaborating on creating propaganda representations for their class zine and preparing for key debates on McCarthyism.
Days 9 - 21
Source Sleuthing: Evaluating Credibility and Motive
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Rhetorical Appeals Analysis and Practice
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Crucible Context Timeline: Evidence Log
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Counter-Propaganda Creation: Remix of Messages
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Crucible Sources Portfolio
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Deconstruct Propaganda Posters and Messages
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Media Purpose Analysis Across Formats
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Signal Integrity: Wave and Circuit Inquiry
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Credibility Rubric Creation for Sources
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Rhetoric in Crucible Clips Analysis
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Evaluating Propaganda: Source Credibility Audit
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Opposing Viewpoints Analysis
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Construct
Students will collaboratively research historical propaganda, craft evidence-based arguments about its influence in America, and refine their rhetorical skills by engaging in simulated debates and peer-reviewed revisions, culminating in a multimedia showcase that demonstrates their understanding of information communication across eras.
Days 22 - 37
Source Evaluation Lab: Credibility & Bias in Propaganda
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Rhetorical Appeals in Historical Propaganda
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Debate & Reflection: Claims About Propaganda's Influence
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Zine Design Studio: Propaganda Artifacts & Playbill
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Crucible Reflections: Video Debrief & Circles
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Evidence Mapping for Propaganda Sources
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Outline Evidence Based Claim
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Evidence Hunt & Reflection Setup
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Propaganda Analysis: Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Science Signals: Encoding Messages
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Structured Debate Prep with Citations
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Zine Drafting: Visual Rhetoric Layout
Knowledge/Skill Building 55m
Propaganda Techniques in Historical Texts
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Evidence Tracking and Source Credibility
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Structured Debates on Crucible Context
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Poster Design to Analyze Persuasion
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Zine Assembly & Reflection Circles
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Draft Argument with Citations
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Propaganda Source Analysis and Claim Building
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Structured Debate Rehearsal on Propaganda
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Source Credibility Checkpoint
Assessment
Defend
Students will present their multimedia documentary and propaganda posters at the community showcase event, publicly defending their interpretations and analysis of communication's impact in historical and modern contexts through live panel discussions and feedback sessions with theater partners and audience members.
Days 38 - 53
Reflection Circles on Crucible and Media Analysis
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Propaganda Poster Design Sprint for Persuasion
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Documentary Script and Interview Workshop
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Defense Rehearsal: Arguments and Q&A
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Zine Content Synthesis and Audience Preview
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Framing a Defense: Claims, Evidence, Warrants
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Peer Review of Propaganda Posters
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Documentary Final Edits and Citations
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Rehearsal: Defend Analysis through Speaking
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Community Showcase Defense and Reflection
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Documentary Evidence Audit for Defense
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Rhetorical Toolkit for Propaganda Analysis
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Mock Community Showcase Rehearsal & Feedback
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Final Defense Prep & Q&A Anticipation
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Evolution of Arguments Reflection
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