How did the Klu Klux Klan manage to gain so many members during the 1920s? Class members examine Klan documents and promotional materials to gain an understanding of the propaganda techniques used to attract members.

Concepts

the ku klux klan, racism, the civil rights movement

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class members investigate the influence of the Klan in their area, both during the 1920s and today

Classroom Considerations

• The activity presumes class members are familiar with basic propaganda appearls

Pros

• The 10-page resource includes background information for teachers, an overview of the lesson, links to all required materials, step-by-step directions for the activity, and a rubric for the collage assignment

Cons

• The collage assignment could be viewed as promoting the Klan; therefore, revise the assignment and ask teams to identify the propaganda devices used in the various materials

Common Core

RI.11-12.1 RI.11-12.4