Performance Task

 After exploring the material on this site, students will indicate their historical understanding of WWII propaganda in the following activities:

1. Propaganda Poster

  • Individual/Group Activity
  • Students will create a WWII propaganda poster that expresses American patriotism.
  • Posters must be appropriate. (No Racial Slurs)

2. Editorial Cartoon

  • Individual/Group Activity
  • Students will create an editorial cartoon depicting events or people during WWII.
  • Cartoons must appropriate. (No Racial Slurs)

 3. Compare and Contrast Essay

  • Individual Assignment
  • Students will compare and contrast WWII propaganda to propaganda today.
  • Requirements: 500 to 1000 words, Times New Roman, 12pt font,double-spaced, and cite all sources