Entry Event World War I Project

To the students of Ms. Cannistracis Second Year Global Studies Class. World War I is considered a turning point in history because it changed the course of history in many ways. The causes of War World I was very different than the causes of past wars. The system of alliances brought many nations to the battlefield. World War I was the first technological war. The weapons used were far more devastating than any other weapons throughout history. Trench Warfare led to a No Mans Land on the Western Front. The civilian population was encouraged to support the war effort in many ways. Government used propaganda to insure unyielding support. Women were empowered as they filled jobs in male dominated fields. The end of the war and the Treaty of Versailles had an indelible impact on the history of the Twentieth Century. I need you to create a graphic novel or a movie that reflects: Why World War I was a new type of war? Many students will be taking the Global Studies Regents in January and your products will help them review for the state mandated test. I thank you in advance for your hard work, Ms. Cannistraci

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Ms. Cannistraci Date:________ Graphic Novel or Movie Project: World War I Guided question:

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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 I These pages in the text book will help with your research 841-844 as well as links on the blog. 2. Life on the Western front These 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 I These 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 Women These 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 Versailles Peace Treaty These pages in the text book will help with your research 848-861 as well as links on the blog.

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 grade for your research. 3. Write a journal reflecting how the research you were given reflects how World War I was a new type 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 photos of 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 at ms.cannistraci@gmail.com 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:

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, the handouts you completed, the storyboard you made planning the graphic novel. - Key vocabulary words 8. 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.

Ms. Cannistracis Project Research Rubric

Below Standard 1
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.

Approaching Standard 2

At Standard 3

Above Standard 4
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.

Ms. Cannistraci Journal Rubric

Below Standard 1
My 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 weak in grammar. I didnt capitalize or add proper punctuation.

Approaching Standard 2
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 to capitalize and add proper punctuation.

At Standard 3
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.

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

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?

Ms. Cannistraci Date:______ World War I Essay Part A:

Name:__________________

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 weapons throughout 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 that World War I was a new type of war. Some suggestions you may choose from: Causes of World War I Technological weapons

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

Project Rubric STANDARD BELOW THE STANDARD 1 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 the major social, political, social and/ or technological developments of World War I. APPROACHING THE STANDARD 2 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 evaluate the major social, political, social and/ or technological developments of World War I. AT THE STANDARD 3 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. ABOVE THE STANDARD 4 In addition to the standard.. Our graphic novel or movie was engaging because we discussed the history in a clever way.

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 the important roles and contributions of individuals and groups. -interpret and analyze documents and artifacts related to significant developments and events in world history

Preparation 20 POINTS

Our group didnt select materials The group selects (photos, apparel, material, objects illustrations, and/or etc.) that are techniques that appropriate for meet the needs, the audience requirements and the aspect and rules of the of life in Ancient time, place and Greece our audience 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 selecting material that enhances understanding of the aspect of life in Ancient Greece our

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 and the situation.
We used 7-9 images

researched. We used language appropriate for the audience and the situation. We used at least 10-12 images. Our script met the Global standards and we edited our graphic novel for grammar, punctuation and spelling.

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. Create expositor 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.

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.