Question
Question
Students will collaboratively explore historical contexts and modern implications to formulate a compelling research question on the impact and evolution of communication, preparing for subsequent investigations.
Days 1 - 8
Investigate
Investigate
Students will conduct critical investigations using diverse media to gather evidence on historical and modern communication techniques, evaluating their credibility and motives, while collaborating on creating propaganda representations for their class zine and preparing for key debates on McCarthyism.
Days 9 - 21
Construct
Construct
Students will collaboratively research historical propaganda, craft evidence-based arguments about its influence in America, and refine their rhetorical skills by engaging in simulated debates and peer-reviewed revisions, culminating in a multimedia showcase that demonstrates their understanding of information communication across eras.
Days 22 - 37
Defend
Defend
Students will present their multimedia documentary and propaganda posters at the community showcase event, publicly defending their interpretations and analysis of communication's impact in historical and modern contexts through live panel discussions and feedback sessions with theater partners and audience members.
Days 38 - 53
Question
Days 1–8
Day 1
Controversy On Stage
Launch
60m
Day 2
Crafting Research Questions About Communication
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 3
Analyzing Propaganda Techniques Across Media
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 4
First Position Statement
Deliverable
Day 5
Source Sleuthing: Evaluating Credibility and Motive
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 6
Rhetorical Appeals Analysis and Practice
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 7
Crucible Context Timeline: Evidence Log
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 8
Counter-Propaganda Creation: Remix of Messages
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Investigate
Days 9–21
Day 9
Crucible Sources Portfolio
Deliverable
Day 10
Deconstruct Propaganda Posters and Messages
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 11
Media Purpose Analysis Across Formats
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 12
Signal Integrity: Wave and Circuit Inquiry
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 13
Credibility Rubric Creation for Sources
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 14
Rhetoric in Crucible Clips Analysis
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 15
Evaluating Propaganda: Source Credibility Audit
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 16
Opposing Viewpoints Analysis
Deliverable
Day 17
Source Evaluation Lab: Credibility & Bias in Propaganda
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 18
Rhetorical Appeals in Historical Propaganda
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 19
Debate & Reflection: Claims About Propaganda's Influence
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 20
Zine Design Studio: Propaganda Artifacts & Playbill
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 21
Crucible Reflections: Video Debrief & Circles
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Construct
Days 22–37
Day 22
Evidence Mapping for Propaganda Sources
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 23
Outline Evidence Based Claim
Deliverable
Day 24
Evidence Hunt & Reflection Setup
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 25
Propaganda Analysis: Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 26
Science Signals: Encoding Messages
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 27
Structured Debate Prep with Citations
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 28
Zine Drafting: Visual Rhetoric Layout
Knowledge/Skill Building
55m
Day 29
Propaganda Techniques in Historical Texts
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 30
Evidence Tracking and Source Credibility
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 31
Structured Debates on Crucible Context
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 32
Poster Design to Analyze Persuasion
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 33
Zine Assembly & Reflection Circles
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 34
Draft Argument with Citations
Deliverable
Day 35
Propaganda Source Analysis and Claim Building
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 36
Structured Debate Rehearsal on Propaganda
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 37
Source Credibility Checkpoint
Assessment
Defend
Days 38–53
Day 38
Reflection Circles on Crucible and Media Analysis
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 39
Propaganda Poster Design Sprint for Persuasion
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 40
Documentary Script and Interview Workshop
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 41
Defense Rehearsal: Arguments and Q&A
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 42
Zine Content Synthesis and Audience Preview
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 43
Framing a Defense: Claims, Evidence, Warrants
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 44
Peer Review of Propaganda Posters
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 45
Documentary Final Edits and Citations
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 46
Rehearsal: Defend Analysis through Speaking
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 47
Community Showcase Defense and Reflection
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 48
Documentary Evidence Audit for Defense
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 49
Rhetorical Toolkit for Propaganda Analysis
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 50
Mock Community Showcase Rehearsal & Feedback
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 51
Final Defense Prep & Q&A Anticipation
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 52
Evolution of Arguments Reflection
Deliverable
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
19
Day 1
Question
Controversy On Stage
20
Day 2
Crafting Research Questions About Communication
21
Day 3
Analyzing Propaganda Techniques Across Media
22
Day 4
First Position Statement
26
Day 5
Source Sleuthing: Evaluating Credibility and Motive
27
Day 6
Rhetorical Appeals Analysis and Practice
28
Day 7
Crucible Context Timeline: Evidence Log
29
Day 8
Counter-Propaganda Creation: Remix of Messages
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
2
Day 9
Investigate
Crucible Sources Portfolio
3
Day 10
Deconstruct Propaganda Posters and Messages
4
Day 11
Media Purpose Analysis Across Formats
5
Day 12
Signal Integrity: Wave and Circuit Inquiry
9
Day 13
Credibility Rubric Creation for Sources
10
Day 14
Rhetoric in Crucible Clips Analysis
11
Day 15
Evaluating Propaganda: Source Credibility Audit
12
Day 16
Opposing Viewpoints Analysis
16
Day 17
Source Evaluation Lab: Credibility & Bias in Propaganda
17
Day 18
Rhetorical Appeals in Historical Propaganda
18
Day 19
Debate & Reflection: Claims About Propaganda's Influence
19
Day 20
Zine Design Studio: Propaganda Artifacts & Playbill
23
Day 21
Crucible Reflections: Video Debrief & Circles
24
Day 22
Construct
Evidence Mapping for Propaganda Sources
25
Day 23
Outline Evidence Based Claim
26
Day 24
Evidence Hunt & Reflection Setup
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
30
Day 25
Propaganda Analysis: Ethos, Pathos, Logos
1
Day 26
Science Signals: Encoding Messages
2
Day 27
Structured Debate Prep with Citations
3
Day 28
Zine Drafting: Visual Rhetoric Layout
7
Day 29
Propaganda Techniques in Historical Texts
8
Day 30
Evidence Tracking and Source Credibility
9
Day 31
Structured Debates on Crucible Context
10
Day 32
Poster Design to Analyze Persuasion
14
Day 33
Zine Assembly & Reflection Circles
15
Day 34
Draft Argument with Citations
16
Day 35
Propaganda Source Analysis and Claim Building
17
Day 36
Structured Debate Rehearsal on Propaganda
21
Day 37
Source Credibility Checkpoint
22
Day 38
Defend
Reflection Circles on Crucible and Media Analysis
23
Day 39
Propaganda Poster Design Sprint for Persuasion
24
Day 40
Documentary Script and Interview Workshop
28
Day 41
Defense Rehearsal: Arguments and Q&A
29
Day 42
Zine Content Synthesis and Audience Preview
30
Day 43
Framing a Defense: Claims, Evidence, Warrants
31
Day 44
Peer Review of Propaganda Posters
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
4
Day 45
Documentary Final Edits and Citations
5
Day 46
Rehearsal: Defend Analysis through Speaking
6
Day 47
Community Showcase Defense and Reflection
7
Day 48
Documentary Evidence Audit for Defense
11
Day 49
Rhetorical Toolkit for Propaganda Analysis
12
Day 50
Mock Community Showcase Rehearsal & Feedback
13
Day 51
Final Defense Prep & Q&A Anticipation
14
Day 52
Evolution of Arguments Reflection