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Cartoon Activity for Democratic and Authoritarian Regime Lesson Plan

Provided by Ottawa Carleton District School Board

Last updated: June 2006

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Two Ways of Making Decisions In recent classes we have been sorting out the differences between authoritarian and democratic systems of government. To better understand these terms:

1. Take a lined piece of paper and write “The Authoritarian Way” on the top and “The Democratic Way” half way down

2. Read pages 5 -7 and take jot form notes about these two ways of governing – Authoritarianism and Democracy.

3. You are to create 2 separate comic strips, illustrating the key differences between authoritarian and democratic systems of governing. Specifically, you must illustrate the following 3 concepts for each style of government in your comics: AUTHORITARIAN DEMOCRATIC ~ leaders are usually self-appointed ~ leaders are elected

~ leaders cannot usually be replaced, ~ leaders’ term in office is limited, since unless they die or are overthrown elections must be held at regular intervals

~ citizens can question and speak out ~ citizens cannot question or speak out against leaders’ actions against leaders’ actions

4. On two separate sheets of paper, create comics using 3 - 4 frames per style of government [6 - 8 in total] and each frame should illustrate one of the concepts listed in the above chart – taken from page 6 of the textbook.

5. Be sure to be neat, use colour, write short blurbs explaining each concept.

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NAME: ______

CARTOON EVALUATION CRITERIA Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

Illustrates 3 major concepts for each Authoritarianism and Democracy using effective images and text – choices made reflect thoughtful insight. (Appl)

Two sets of cartoons include 3 major concepts for each Authoritarianism: ~ leaders are usually self-appointed ~ leaders cannot usually be replaced, unless they die or are overthrown ~ citizens cannot question or speak out against leaders’ actions Democracy. ~ leaders are elected ~ leaders’ term in office is limited, since elections must be held at regular intervals ~ citizens can question and speak out against leaders’ actions (K&U)

Communicates concepts using the medium of 2 cartoons, which include a minimum of 4 frames each, are neat, are in colour and use effective blurbs. Size of images and text is appropriate. (Comm)

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