world war i project

8/3/2019 World War I Project

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Ms. Cannistraci Name____________________

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Graphic Novel or Movie Project: World War I

Guided question:

Why was World War I a new type of War?

You will work in groups. As a group you will plan and create a graphic novel or movie base on the World

War I research you were given.

Topics:

1. Causes of World War IThese pages in the text book will help with your research 841-844 as well as

links on the blog.

2. Life on the Western frontThese pages in the text book will help with your research 845-849 and page 857

as well as links on the blog.

3. The Technological Weapons of World War IThese pages in the text book will help with your research 847, 848, 850 as well

as links on the blog.

4. Propaganda and the Role of WomenThese pages in the text book will help with your research 852-844 as well as

links on the blog.

5. The End of the War: Woodrow Wilsons Fourteen Points and the VersaillesPeace Treaty

These pages in the text book will help with your research 848-861 as well as

links on the blog.


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Steps to success

1. Read the documents your group was assigned.2. Answer the questions to insure you have processed the information in the documents. I will

grade your research and you will be given an individual gradefor your research.

3. Write a journal reflecting how the research you were given reflects how World War I was a newtype of War.

4. After your group members write a journal you should discuss the direction your movie will take.Questions to keep in mind:

-What aspect or aspects of World War I does your group want to focus on?

-How does your research prove that World war I was a new type of war?

-What were the causes of World War I?

-Could the war have been avoided?

-Is it the major social, political, social, and /or technological developments of World War I?

-Is it the system of alliances?

-Will you focus on the impact of the war on the nations involved and the world?-Will you focus on the propaganda?

-How were women involved in the war?

I can have a mini lesson with your group if you need some guidance.

5. After your group answers these questions and agree on the direction of your story you will all tell,

you may begin your script for novel or movie.

6. Your graphic novel or movie had at least 12-14 images that were appropriate for the audience

and the understanding and why World War I was a new type of war. You need to select copy

right free photos or give credit to the website that hosted the photo. You can even use photosof yourself to drive your graphic novel or movie. When you save the images at home you can

save them to a flash drive or email the pictures to me [email protected] Please

include your name, period we meet and group number and topic when you email me.

Your group will also be required to create a project tri-fold board. The board must have:

- A Great Tantalizing Title.

- The Guided Question you created. We can have a mini lesson to help you with this.Your guided question must be specific to your project. Basically what question will

your product answer?- The entry event that led you to create the project.- All of the Rubrics I have provided for you.- The Project Calendar I gave you.- Picture of all of you, YOU ARE THE STARS!!!!!!!!!- The task list if you delegated specific work among the group. For example:
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Project Manager, Editor, Communication Technician, Creativity Director, and the

Artistic Director

- Samples of the process you engaged in. For example: the draft of your script, thehandouts you completed, the storyboard you made planning the graphic novel.

- Key vocabulary words8. Your project board will help make your presentation more engaging and interesting.

Review the project calendar for all due dates. Review the rubrics I have provided to help you achieve

the standard on the project. The calendar and rubrics will be posted on the blog and the wiki

Note: I will be available 4th and 6th period in room 243 as well as

after school if you need more time period to complete.


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Ms. Cannistracis Project Research Rubric

Below

Standard

1

Approaching

Standard

2

At Standard

3

Above

Standard

4

My class work

does not reflect

the task. I did

not address the

task. My

answers do not

reflect an

understanding

of the topic.

I did not

complete my

class

assignment.

I addressed some

aspects of the task

by writing partial or

incomplete

sentences in

response to the

assignment.

My answers may

have some

inaccuracies.

I had to finish my

research

assignment at

home.

I addressed all

aspects of the task

by completing

assignments as

directed.

I wrote complete

sentences but I

didnt write an in

depth response to

the assignment.

My research

assignment was

completed on time.

I thoroughly

addressed all

aspects of the

task by

completing

assignment as

directed.

I wrote complete

sentences which

showed a

thoughtful and

critical comment

in response to

the assignment.

My research

assignment was

completed on

time.


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Ms. Cannistraci Journal Rubric

Below Standard

1

Approaching

Standard

2

At Standard

3

Above

Standard

4My journal is less

than 150 words.

I didnt discuss the

history I learned

this week. My

journal doesnt

have any historical

facts, definitions

and/or people.

journal reflected

my voice and

understanding of

the history I

learned.

Sometimes I copied

directly from the

sources and

documents. My

journal was posted

on the blog late.

My writing is weakin grammar. I

didnt capitalize or

add proper

punctuation.

My journal is less than

200 words.

It reflected on the history

we discussed during the

week but at times it

lacked focus and clarity.

My journal has at least

two historical facts,

definitions and/or people.

At times my journal

reflected my voice and

understanding of the

history I learned.

Sometimes I copied

directly from the sources

and documents. My

journal was posted on the

blog late. At time my

writing was appropriate

to the audience but in

general I neglected tocapitalize and add proper

punctuation.

My journal is at least

200 words.

It reflected clearly on

the history we

discussed during the

week. The journal has

at least three

historical facts,

definitions and/or

people. My journal

reflected my voice

and understanding of

the history I learned. I

didnt just from my

sources. My journal

was posted on the

blog on time. My

grammar and

punctuation was

good.

In addition to the

standard.

I eloquently

retold the history

in a compelling

way. My journal

would make

learning history

exciting to others

students who

read it. My

grammar and

punctuation was

exceptional.

As you write your journal use these questions to help you achieve the standard in journal

writing. If you incorporate all of my suggestions you should write wonderful journals for our

blog.

1. Is my journal at least 200 words?2. Does my journal reflect clearly on the history we discussed during the week?3. Am I making sure I will finish my journal by the due date?4. Does my journal have at least three historical facts, definitions and/or people?5. Does my journal reflect my voice and understanding of the history I learned this week?

Did you check that you didnt just copy from your documents and research? If you did


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that is called plagiarism (when you steal another persons intellectual ideas). People get

sued for stealing another persons ideas.

This journal addresses the following Global Studies Standards.

Standard 2, Key Idea 2

Key Idea 2: Establishing timeframes, exploring different periodizations, examining themes

across time and within cultures, and focusing on important turning points in world history help

organize the study of world cultures and civilizations.

investigate key events and developments and major turning points in world history to identify the

factors that brought about change and the long-term effects of these changes.

TASK

Use your research to create a first person journal entry depicting Life in Europe in During

World War I. Use your research handouts, group discussions, text book reading, links on the

blog and your project notes to gather information for your journal. These resources are your

research for the assignment to insure your journal is historical as well as creative. Be sure to

include clear historical information as well as your words and thoughts about Life in during

World War I. I want to hear your voice analyzing and evaluating the history you are researching

in class. You can be yourself in the journal, you can be a historical figure, you can be a child, a

man or a woman. You can be anyone you want in your journal. The important aspect of your

journal is that you write using you own a word describing your thoughts and knowledge about

what life was like in Life in during World War I. Your journal must be at least 200 words.

The following links will help with your research,

BBC HISTORY

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM

Home front: World War I

United States in World War I

SWEET SEARCH

Trench Warfare

Guided Question: Why was World War I a new type of war?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone/http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone/http://www.iwm.org.uk/http://www.iwm.org.uk/http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/britain_wwone/http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/britain_wwone/http://www.findingdulcinea.com/guides/Education/US-History/The-US-in-World-War-I.htmlhttp://www.findingdulcinea.com/guides/Education/US-History/The-US-in-World-War-I.htmlhttp://www.findingdulcinea.com/search.html?keywords=World+War+I&go.x=0&go.y=0http://www.findingdulcinea.com/search.html?keywords=World+War+I&go.x=0&go.y=0http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/springwar/springwar07.htmhttp://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/springwar/springwar07.htmhttp://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/springwar/springwar07.htmhttp://www.findingdulcinea.com/search.html?keywords=World+War+I&go.x=0&go.y=0http://www.findingdulcinea.com/guides/Education/US-History/The-US-in-World-War-I.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/britain_wwone/http://www.iwm.org.uk/http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone/


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Ms. Cannistraci Name:__________________

Date:______

World War I Essay

Part A:

You must visit the blog and comment on a movie or a graphic novel that addresses the following topics:

Causes of World War I

Life on the Western front

The Technological Weapons of World War I

Propaganda and the Role of Women

The End of the War: Woodrow Wilsons Fourteen Points and the Versailles Peace Treaty

After you view the work of your peers you will be ready to complete the essay.

Part B:

Historical Context:

World War I is considered a turning point in history because it changed the course of history in many

ways. The causes were varied and exclusive the modern era. The system of alliances brought many

nations to the battlefield. World War I was the first technological war. The fighting on the Western Front

usually ended in a stalemate. The weapons used were far more devastating than any other weaponsthroughout history. The civilian population was encouraged to support the war effort in many ways.

Governments used propaganda techniques to further encourage support of their people. The Treaty of

Versailles had an indelible impact on the history of the Twentieth Century.

You are an expert in one aspect of the Great War (World War I). In order to successfully complete this

essay you must read the graphic novels or watch the movies of your classmates. All of you are an expert

in one aspect of the Great War. The research you have done will help all of you reach the standard for

this essay.

Task:

Write an essay evaluating:

The reasons World War I was a turning point in history. You need to discuss two ways thatWorld War I was a new type of war. Some suggestions you may choose from:

Causes of World War I

Technological weapons


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Trench Warfare

Role of propaganda

Role of women and civilians

The large number of nations involved

The impact of the Treaty of Versailles

You must also analyze the impact of World War I on the countries involved and the world.Your essay should include:

An introduction, that goes beyond a simple restatement of the essay task. A well developed body that addresses the task. A conclusion that clearly summarized your thesis

REVIEW THE RUBRIC MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED


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Project Rubric

STANDARD BELOW THE

STANDARD

1

APPROACHING

THE STANDARD

2

AT THE

STANDARD

3

ABOVE THE

STANDARD

4

Standard 2, Key

Idea 3

60 POINTS

Key Idea 3: Study

of the major social,

political, cultural,

and religious

developments in

world history

involves learning

about theimportant roles

and contributions

of individuals and

groups.

-interpret and

analyze documents

and artifacts

related to

significant

developments andevents in world

history

Our group created

a graphic novel or

movie that was

poorly based on

the research

documents that

we were given but

we really did not

interpret and

analyze the

documents which

caused us to not

evaluate themajor social,

political, social

and/ or

technological

developments of

World War I.

Our group created

a graphic novel or

movie that was

based on the

research

documents that

we were given but

we weakly

interpreted and

analyzed the

documents which

caused us to

weakly evaluatethe major social,

political, social

and/ or

technological

developments of

World War I.

Our group created

a graphic novel or

movie that was

based on the

research

documents that

we effectively

interpreted and

analyzed, as a

result, we

evaluated the

major social,

political, social,and /or

technological

developments of

World War I.

In addition to the

standard..

Our graphic novel

or movie was

engaging because

we discussed the

history in a clever

way.

Preparation

20 POINTS

The group selects

material, objects

and/or

techniques thatmeet the needs,

requirements

and rules of the

time, place and

audience

Our group didnt

select materials

(photos, apparel,

illustrations,

etc.) that are

appropriate for

the audience

and the aspect

of life in Ancient

Greece our

group was

assigned. We

Our group

selected some

material (photos,

illustrations,

etc.) that is

somewhat

appropriate to

the audience in

understanding

the aspect of life

in Ancient

Greece our

Our group

selected material

(photos, l,

illustrations,

etc.) that is

appropriate for

the audience to

understand of

the aspect of life

in Ancient

Greece our

group

Our group

showed a deep

understanding of

the audience and

the situation by

selectingmaterial that

enhances

understanding of

the aspect of life

in Ancient

Greece our


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didnt use

language

appropriate for

the audience

and the

situation.We used less

than 6 images.

group

researched.

We use some

language that is

appropriate for

the audience andthe situation.We used 7-9

images

researched.

We used

language

appropriate for

the audience

and thesituation.

We used at least

10-12 images.

group

investigated

deeply.

We used

language that

created a strong,positive reaction

in audience.We used more

than 12 images.

Common Core

Writing

Essential

Understandings

20 Points

1. Createexpositor

y writing

(to

inform)

within the

framewor

k of

history.

Our script did

not meet the

Global Studies

standard and we

did not edit out

graphic novel for

grammar,

punctuation and

spelling errors.

Our script

partially met the

standard and we

somewhat

edited our

graphic novel for

grammar,

punctuation and

spelling.

Our script met

the Global

standards and

we edited our

graphic novel for

grammar,

punctuation and

spelling.

In addition to the

standard.. I

have no spelling,

grammar or

punctuation

errors. My script

was well written

and showed I

had a well

thought out plan

of action. The

story flowed

easily from one

point to another.

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