Grade 9 History

Before building the WWII website, you will first conduct research to find primary sources about one topic. Your group will record and evaluate your research on a google doc. Please open the following Word document and copy and paste this document onto one google doc that all three members of your group will contribute to: WWII Research Template.

If the research template instructions are unclear to you, here is an exemplar that you can model your research after.

If you are not sure what to write about the origins, purpose, value or limitations of each source, here is a handout with questions that you might answer in your evaluation of the source.

This is the rubric that we will use to assess your source evaluation skills: Source Evaluation Rubric.

Here is the link to the website if you want to see it as it is being created.

Here is a copy of the Fascism definition and political “quiz” that we looked at in class:

Fascism Quiz_Definition

Here is a document that outlines the basics of Fascism and how it gained popularity. This document also includes a short assignment we will work on in class.

Fascism Problems in Italy Letter Writing

For Mr. Kopp’s class:

Here is the power point from our lesson on the Russian Revolution:

Russian Revolution

Here is the link to the video clip we discussed on the Russian Revolution:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMGrIwLj7gU

Art often reflects our social ideologies. By looking at art, we can examine the beliefs and values of a culture. Over the past two centuries, famous artists have often lived and worked among societies’ most innovative thinkers. These artists may themselves even be considered the most innovative thinkers of their time. Their art questions old ideologies and introduces cutting edge beliefs.  Thus, artists sometimes help to cause changes in ideological thinking, rather than simply reflecting the ideology of the general population. Regardless of whether art reflects or informs changes in ideological thinking, art provides a clear visual of how European thinking has changed over the past two centuries.

To see the powerpoint of images showing the ideological shift from Victorian Realism to Modernism that we viewed in class, click here: Ideology in Art.

The links in this post will direct you to support material to assist you in writing your final World War One essay.

THESIS_statements – This power point walks you through the process of writing an effective introduction and thesis statement.

WW1EssayPLan – This hand-out gives you a basic outline for writing your World War One essay.

On March 22, you will be submitting a final draft of a five paragraph essay answering the question:

What were the most significant ways WWI was different from the wars that came before it?

Please download the following handout, read all of the instructions, and print the entire handout. On Monday, we will be working on in-text citations and your Works Cited list so you need to make sure you can access a soft copy of your research during class on Monday.  Body Paragraph Handout

Powerpoint from class with examples of specific arguments and evidence: Paragraph Writing

Handout on in-text and Works Cited citations: Citation Rules

Handout on writing thesis statements, introductions, and conclusions: Introductions, Conclusions, Thesis Statements

Here is the essay rubric: Essay Rubric

This seminar, you will discuss how the people left at home (who were not fighting the war) experienced WWI. This week’s seminar question is: How were the experiences of citizens different during WWI compared to during the wars before WWI?

Please download the following document to record your research notes: Research Notes–Citizens .

If you were in the letter group last week, here is your text: WWI Propaganda Booklet for letter group.

If you were in the poem group last week, here is your text: WWI Propaganda Booklet for Poem group.

The First World War undoubtedly made an impact on the soldiers who fought in it. But what about all of the citizens who were involved? Whether as civilians-turned-soldiers, armament factory workers, or just a starving member of the general population, World War One made a significant impact on civilians. One example of the importance of civilians to the war effort is the extensive use of propaganda. The attached link includes a booklet of different examples of WWI propaganda taken from different countries. Analyze these sources of information in preparation for your next seminar:

WWI Propaganda Booklet

As with our previous seminar on soldiers, research notes are a significant part of your understanding. Here are some links and some extra information on propaganda to get you started:

WWI Propaganda Information

Remember to keep track of your research, just like on our previous seminar! Here is your note-taking sheet:

Research Notes Civilians

Attached to this post is a power point presentation that provides an overview of the First World War. Remember that in our introduction to the war we discussed the concepts of: Imperialism, Nationalism, Alliances, Militarism.

World War One

Seminar Texts: Poem for Seminar, Letter for the Seminar  Remember that you have been assigned only one of the texts listed. You will download and analyze either the poem or the letter but not both.

Download this document and record your notes from your research: Research Note-taking Sheet You will submit this after the seminar.

Seminar Rubric