4. 4.4.3 Review of Writing Assignment Type 1

In unit four lesson four you learned about fascism and the different techniques used by the fascist leaders of the 1930's to maintain power.  In this lesson you will learn how to apply that knowledge to writing assignment type #1.

Here is a Reminder About Writing Assignment Type #1


This is super important information.

Writing Assignments Type #1 Are Fact Questions

These types of questions will test your knowledge of specific concepts within all four related issues from the program of studies.  In order to demonstrate your knowledge you will be required to sort that knowledge and attach value.

Suggestions for Success

  • You will be given a visual prompt of either a jigsaw puzzle, blocks. webs, etc
  • The material given will ask you to sort out what is the correct material and what is the incorrect material
  •  I would recommend you create a T-Chart like the one below to help you sort the information.  If there is information that you do not recognize, put it to the side.  When you are done sorting the information you know, go back and see if the missing information makes more sense to you.  If not, DO NOT use it in your response

Terms that Apply to Democracies

Terms that Apply to Authoritarian Governments

·      Rule of law

 

 

 

 

·      Fear and terror

  • You will be expected to write about what you know and PLEASE ignore any terms that you do not know; if you cannot recognize the meaning of the prompts, you are better off using your own knowledge and not using the prompts at all
  • You may write about one characteristic or a selection of a few characteristics (my personal recommendation would be to write on TWO or THREE of the terms maximum).  You may also explain why the incorrect concepts are wrong, so you can demonstrate your understanding by writing off the wrong information
  • When you are explaining the importance of a concept use either a HISTORICAL OR CONTEMPORARY example in your discussion.  For example, if the question asks you about the most important characteristics of an authoritarian government you should talk about either Stalin, Hitler or Mussolini

What is the purpose of this assignment anyway?  When you are asked to explain your choices you are attaching value, and demonstrating critical thinking skills.  This is where you can bring in your knowledge of social studies.

Please print the handout How to Write Assignment Type #1 Guide.