Mudslinging, Muckraking and Apple Pie

Mudslinging, Muckraking, and Apple Pie--Suitable for grades 8-10 this 36-page guide is the perfect way to introduce older students to some of the most controversial presidential campaigns in our history.

Recent elections may lead one to believe that negative campaigning is a relatively new thing in our country. However, this has been a part of our nation’s history since George Washington was president. Our founding fathers were not immune to the negative campaigning that we take for granted today.

Included:

• General summary
• a bibliography of supplemental books on the topic
• a guided discussion on the methods of electing presidents throughout our country's history.
• "In a Nutshell", is an all-inclusive “newsletter” on all things pertaining to mudslinging and political campaigns. It includes definitions and specific examples of mudslinging and muckraking, an explanation of the purpose of the 12th Amendment elections and social media, and MORE!
• Introductory activities include a word find to introduce vocabulary and a crossword puzzle for comprehension evaluation. (Keys included)
• "Cartoons with a Message", is an activity in the life and works of political cartoonist and caricaturist, Thomas Nast whose work has proved how public opinion has had a place in our political campaigns since the beginning of our country’s history. Included is a reading passage of Nast’s life and work Discussion questions on political cartoons and how they shape our opinions--and affect elections.
• "Mudslinging in Our Elections", is an extensive culminating activity that goes in-depth on the elections of 1800, 1824, 1828, 1860, and 1912. The activity includes reading passages for each election campaign. The 1st activity asks students to read the clue and circle the corresponding election campaign. The crossword puzzle is for comprehension evaluation for all of the election passages. The critical thinking/short answer activity will require some research to completely answer the questions on some of the points included in the various election campaigns. Keys are included for all activities. For the short answer questions, suggestions on points to be included in each answer are provided.
  

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