Hitler: The Great Orator

Hitler: The Great Orator

Adolf Hitler has been referred to as a great orator, or speaker.  It has been said that even if one does not understand what he is saying, from his emotions, tone, and body language one can understand how he was able to persuade people to follow him.  Yet still, others say, it was clear from his speeches that he was a fanatic.  Here is your chance to tell your story…

Instructions:

Imagine you are a German reporter who is covering an event for a newspaper/magazine where Hitler is going to be giving a speech.  This is the first time you have seen Hitler speak in person.  Using the series of pictures above, write what you see and hear at this event.  Use what is happening in the pictures to help describe what is happening at the event.  Make sure to include the following in your article:

 

·         Put the name of your “newspaper/magazine” across the top.  For instance:“The German Gazette”

·         Make up a German name and use it as the author of the article.  Make sure to add a “/” and your real name.  For example:  Heinrich Eichel/John Smith

·         Describe the pictures at some point during your story.

·         Explain what these pictures tell you about Hitler as a speaker.  For instance, was he boring? Emotional?

·         What do these pictures tell you about how the Germans felt about Hitler?

·         What is Hitler talking about in his speech?  How does it make you feel?

·         Write this story in the first person and stay in character.  Remember, you are a REPORTER.

·         Include information we have learned and discussed in class to make your story more realistic and accurate.

This is due April 30, 2013

This will count as a “Project” grade and is worth 100 POINTS.

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