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Research Communism and the Red Scare
Kind of Activity:
Research
Objective:
Students make a one-page informational sheet about their topic and include three sources for readers to find out more
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.7
Structure:
To begin, remind students that communism and the Red Scare of the 1950s plays a very important role in Audre’s life. Ask students to note where they see communism and McCarthyism come up. Students may mention Audre’s fixation on the Rosenbergs.
Then, have students turn to the Internet using available technology. Instruct them to research communism and try to come up with a description. Give students about five minutes...
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