1. The Blame Game Who or what is responsible for WWI?

2. Warm Up Read through the variety of sources about the blame for WWI When finished, brainstorm everything you believe is responsible for the war This can include – Individual people – Countries – Groups of people – Events – Themes – Etc…

3. Task #1 In your assigned groups, discuss the ideas you brainstormed for who/what is responsible for WWI. Create a pie chart that represents all of the people/events/themes that were responsible for WWI – Your group must agree on all aspects of the chart Please use the paper provided and color to designate each section of the chart. It should be clearly labeled and equal 100%

4. PIE CHART Argue against on this side Defend your chart on this side

5. Task #2 Individually, walk around the classroom and view your classmates pie charts Using the evidence from this unit, argue against their pie chart – Please do this on the left side of the paper Must initial after every response Need to use evidence to support your writing

6. PIE CHART Argue against on this side Defend your chart on this side

7. Task #3 Head back to your original pie chart Using the right side of the paper and your evidence, defend your groups pie chart – Make sure to initial after each response

8. PIE CHART Argue against on this side Defend your chart on this side

9. Exit Slip Please answer the following reflection questions on a separate piece of paper – How did your chart compare to your classmates – Would you change or alter your initial pie chart – What was your strongest piece of evidence? Why? Was it primary or secondary?

10. ELL/504/IEP I think ____________ is responsible for the war because……. I found this information in? – Textbook – Notes – Primary source – Secondary source This information helped me understand the causes of WWI because……

11. As a group… Discuss how each of you responded to the Journal Question Create a pie chart that represents all of the people/events/themes that were responsible for WWI Your group must agree on all aspects of the chart Please use the paper provided and color to designate each section of the chart. These will be shown around the classroom.

12. Your task… Walk around to view all pie charts Add your thoughts on the charts as you walk around… – Agree, disagree? Why – Would you add something or take something away Please initial after all writing Be ready to discuss as a whole class

13. “Serbia was right in wanting to expand, Austria in wanting to survive. Germany was right in fearing isolation, Great Britain in fearing German power. Everyone was right. And everyone was wrong, for no one foresaw what war would mean, either in terms of costs or of consequences. All were sinners, all were sinned against.” – Joachim Remak Reflect on this quote, think about if you agree or disagree and please respond in your journal Journal/The Blame Game