Painting a Picture: Mao's Great Leap Forward and Cultural Revolution Bundle

Say less and draw more, exploring and creatively interpreting primary resources concerning Mao's Great Leap Forward and Cultural Revolution. Engage in meaningful conversation on the writing of history, issues of censorship, the dangers of unstable growth in China, and the devastating power of youth and ideas with students. Finally answer, how in the world did Mao retake power after the catastrophic failure of his Great Leap Forward?

Activities include:

• Textbook exercise where students may read the scant history of Mao's Great Leap Forward and Cultural Revolution
• GIST activity where partners critically read a news article explaining the difficulties of writing history of Mao's Great Leap and Cultural Revolution
• Pass the Problem, a riveting review game like hot potato, a fun check on student understanding
• Roll and Review Activity, students roll and answer questions reviewing material they learned
• 2 Paint a Picture activities where students read and work with primary sources concerning Mao's Great Leap and Cultural Revolution. Students then create their own propaganda posters that captures the true experience of individuals, rather than the government's version.

Materials include:

• Visually appealing slides with clear content
• Reading activities with assessment questions
• Primary source activities with assessment questions
• Supplementary videos with assessment questions
• A detailed lesson plan

Classroom tested, no-prep lesson with lesson plan included!