Fascism vs. Communism Text and Writing Activity

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1 vs. Text and Writing Activity Standards Alignment Text vs. Venn Diagram Text Quotes and Response Writing Activity

2 Standards Alignment California State Standards for Grade Students analyze the effects of the Industrial Revolution in England, France, Germany, Japan, and the United States. 6. Analyze the emergence of capitalism as a dominant economic pattern and the responses to it, including Utopianism, Social Democracy, Socialism, and Students analyze the effects of the First World War. 3. Understand the widespread disillusionment with prewar institutions, authorities, and values that resulted in a void that was later filled by totalitarians Students analyze the rise of totalitarian governments after World War I. 3. Analyze the rise, aggression, and human costs of totalitarian regimes (Fascist and Communist) in Germany, Italy, and the Soviet Union, noting especially their common and dissimilar traits. Common Core Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Science for Grades 9 & 10 Students: RH 1 - Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, attending to such features as the date and origin of the information. RH 2 - Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of how key events or ideas develop over the course of the text. RH 3 - Analyze in detail a series of events described in a text; determine whether earlier events caused later ones or simply preceded them. RH 4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary describing political, social, or economic aspects of history/social studies. RH 5 - Analyze how a text uses structure to emphasize key points or advance an explanation or analysis. Common Core Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Science for Grades 9 & 10 Students: WHST 1 - Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content. a. Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among the claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims. d. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from or supports the argument presented. WHST 2 - Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. a. Introduce a topic and organize ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. b. Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience s knowledge of the topic. d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic and convey a style appropriate to the discipline and context as well as to the expertise of likely readers. e. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic). WHST 4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

3 vs. What is fascism? (FASH IHZ uhm) is a militant political movement that emphasizes loyalty to the state and obedience to its leader. Unlike communism, fascism has no clearly defined theory or program. Nevertheless, most Fascists share several ideas. They preach an extreme form of nationalism, or loyalty to one s country. What do fascists believe? Fascists believe nations must struggle and that peaceful states are doomed to be conquered. They pledge loyalty to an authoritarian leader who guides and brings order to the state. Fascists also wear uniforms of a certain color, use special salutes, and hold mass rallies. Similarities between fascism and communism In some ways, fascism is similar to communism. Both fascists and communists are ruled by dictators who allow only their own political party (one-party rule). Both fascists and communists deny individual rights and believe the state is supreme. Neither practice any kind of democracy. Differences between fascism and communism However, unlike communists, fascists do not seek a classless society; rather, they believe that each class has its place and function. In most cases, fascist parties are made up of aristocrats and the middle class, whereas communists are made of the working class (AKA proletariats). Also, fascists are nationalists and communists are internationalists, hoping to unite workers worldwide.

4 vs. Similarities and Differences and they share

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6 vs. Similarities and Differences - No clearly defined Theory or program - Each class has its Place and function - Made up of Aristocrats and Middle class - Nationalists and they share - Ruled by dictators - One party rule - Denies individual rights - Clearly defined theory or program (Marxism) - Classless society - Made up of Proletariat - Internationalists - State is supreme

7 vs. The text explains what fascism is and the similarities and differences between fascism and communism. Paragraph 1: Notes from reading. Paragraph 1: Response to reading. What is? is a militant political movement that. Fascists preach an extreme form of. From these quotes I learned Paragraph 2: Notes from reading. Paragraph 2: Response to reading. What do Fascists Believe? Fascists believe nations must. They pledge loyalty to an authoritarian. These quotes explain. Paragraph 3: Notes from reading. Paragraph 3: Response to reading. Similarities Between and Differences Between and Both fascists and communists are ruled by. Both fascists and communists deny. Paragraph 4: Notes from reading. However, unlike communists, fascists do not seek.. Also, fascists are. These details help me understand. Paragraph 4: Response to reading. Reading this made me realize.

8 Compare and Contrast Single-Paragraph Summary Fascist and Communist Totalitarian Governments The two systems of created totalitarian regimes in Europe after WWI Identifying the topic government that were were instrumental in the formation of totalitarian regimes in Europe after WWI were produced successful totalitarian regimes in and. Europe after WWI were Identifying key details Two similarities between and are that both believe that both view that both consider and both Including key details Although and have some similar characteristics, they are different because fascists they differ because fascists,whereas communists,while communists Including key details Another difference is that (believe, espouse, promote),whereas,while,while on the other hand,while conversely Conclusion sentence In closing, In conclusion, In summation, while fascists and communists share some similar beliefs although fascists and communists are similar