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11-12
China’s Dramatic History in the 20th Century
Project type: Assignment
Related topic:
Revolution and Evolution in Modern China
Subjects
History
Political Science
Summary
Students prepare a dramatization of one of the important events in Chinese history during the 20th century.
Duration
1 to 2 lessons
Purpose
To examine events in China’s history during the 20th century
Lesson Plan
Before Exploring
Ask students for examples, descriptions, and dates of important events in China’s history during the 20th century. Record students’ answers on the board to create a timeline of Chinese history in the 20th century.
Outline the Opportunity
Divide the class into groups. Assign each group one of the following events in Chinese history to prepare a dramatization. Direct each group to the relevant clip on the topic Revolution and Evolution in Modern China on the CBC Radio and Television Archives Web site.

  • From the fall of the Manchu Dynasty to the Second World War (Clip #1)
  • Mao and the Communist Revolution (Clip #2)
  • The Great Leap Forward (Clip #3)
  • The Cultural Revolution (Clip #4)
  • The United States recognizes China (Clip #5)
  • Trudeau meets Mao Zedong (Clip #6)
  • Political and economic reforms after Mao (Clip #7)
  • China’s one-child policy (Clip #8)
  • Tiananmen Square, June 1989 (Clip #9)
  • Capitalism comes to China (Clip #10)
  • Environmental crisis in China? (Clip #11)

    Each group should decide on the form of its dramatization, for example, a short skit, an interview, a simulated television broadcast, a storyboard with narration, or a debate.

    Assessment Tip
    Evaluate the presentations on the basis of organization, creativity, effectiveness, and the comprehensiveness and accuracy of the content. Share these criteria with students before they begin work.

    • Revisit and Reflect
    Have students deliver their dramatizations. Discuss as a class the significance of the events in Chinese history that were dramatized. Ask students to list, in order of importance, the events they studied and presented, and to explain the reasons for their selection.
    Extension
    Students can prepare and present an in-depth report on one of the events presented.
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