1. Set Focus
Pose this essential question: How can people use fear to gain power?
2. List Vocabulary
Share some of the challenging vocabulary words in the article (see below). Encourage students to use context to infer meanings as they read.
- summoned (p. 18)
- calculating (p. 19)
- espionage (p. 19)
- unwarranted (p. 19)
- vitriolic (p. 20)
- dissent (p. 21)
3. Engage
Before students turn to the article, ask them what they think the term “the Red Scare” means? To promote discussion, if needed, explain that the color historically has been closely associated with Communism.