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This Propaganda and Women's Suffrage lesson plan also includes:
Americans who backed the suffragist movement used posters to gain the support of others for their cause. Class members analyze the visual imagery and propaganda devices used in a variety of these posters. In addition, groups examine how suffragists used examples from other states and countries that had full suffrage to argue for women's voting rights nationwide.
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Instructional Ideas
- Coordinate the lesson with the art department or invite a graphic designer in to talk about the design techniques used in posters
- Enlarge and laminate the posters to permit reuse
Classroom Considerations
- Requires prep time to download and copy the colored posters
- Lesson is designed to last 15 minutes but it may be extended to a full class period if all the posters are used
- Presumes class members have basic knowledge of the suffrage movement
Pros
- Links to related documents provide instructors with background information on the women's suffrage movement
- A rubric is provided for the propaganda poster project
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- None