1. Instructional Objective: 1/31/13 To continue to assess and discuss battle conditions in WWI/Trench Warfare/Chemical Weapons Key Question: what elements from the painting can you use for your newspaper article? CCS: 2;5 Homework: #2 Pages 705 – 713 for Friday Newspaper article for Tuesday

2. Art History: “Gassed” John Singer Sargent was an American painter commissioned by the British Govt. to paint scenes of the cooperation between the United States and British forces in WWI While in France, he witnessed the aftermath of a German poison gas attack, and painted “Gassed” The painting is 7 ½ feet tall, and 20 feet wide. When you see it up close, the soldiers are life sized.

3. Art History: Gassed For the painting Gassed by John Singer Sargent: Write down where your eyes are taken, and why – what do you notice? Record three specific images/parts of the painting that take you back to the Poem we did yesterday in class. Similarities... Decide how you can use this painting in your newspaper article.

4. John Singer Sargent: “ Gassed ”

5. Newspaper Article Big Picture: Report on a poison gas attack Write an Editorial on the War Utilize Poetry, painting and factual info.

6. Newspaper Article Provide details of the attack Before, during and after Interview a survivor

7. Newspaper Article Use the poem for your “time line” Use the painting for visuals; aftermath Use details on life in the trenches

8. Newspaper Article Editorial You are commenting on the war You have to take a position It can be pro or con...

9. Newspaper Article Editorial Include the concept of “Total War” Discuss new weapons/methods Impact on returning soldiers Detail your position on the war

10. News Paper Article Begin the writing process now. Start with your reporting of the gas attack. Remember the details: Who, What, Where, When, Why, How... Decide whether you will be British, French or German. Brainstorm, and write...