Political Ideologies and Slaughterhouse Five

Starter 15
Prediction:  In WWII, which two countries...

• Had the most military deaths?  Explain.
• Had the most civilian deaths?  Explain.
• Had the most total deaths (civilian + military)?  Explain.

Compare:  Look at the actual WWI Death Statistics.

• Which of your answers was closest to reality?
• Which of your answers was furthest away?
• What stands out to you about these statistics and numbers?

Political Ideologies Grid

1.       Students work in pairs to define each type of political ideology. 

2.       Make sure to check the board for clarifications of socialism vs. communism, and facism/totalitarianism/Nazism.

3.       Use simple.wikipedia.org for solid but easy to understand definitions.

a.       Communism

b.      Socialism

c.       Totalitarianism

d.      Fascism

e.      Nazism

f.        Capitalism

g.       Democracy

4.       Create symbols for each ideology, then describe why it’s a good symbol for that government (apply the definitions). 

5.       Symbols can be ones you’ve seen used, or an original creation.  The layout should look something like the one below (I've filled in Communism to get you started):

Ideology and Definition Communism ·         No Social Classes ·         People in a society own the means of producing food, etc. ·         No private property ·         Never actually existed

Symbol Hammer and Sickle  (you should actually draw the symbol)

Explain Symbol Hammer stands for workers, Sickle stands for farmers.  Used as the flag for USSR.

Slaughterhouse Five

• Receive your new book!
• Read and annotate chapter 1.  Yes, it's weird.  Go with it!

Seminar Reflection Work Time

If you finish chapter one, work on proofreading or finishing your seminar reflection.  If you're already done, read ahead in S5!

HOMEWORK

Finish and proofread your Seminar Reflection.  It MUST be TYPED.  You can turn it in via email, or you can print a hard copy.  DUE: Start of class, TUESDAY.