Bellwork- Do you know….? Do you know who this woman is and her talents? Do you know this soldier is a WWI Hero? Why do you think some people are left out of textbooks?
Unpacking the L.T’s Learning Target: I can develop my own opinion about the past and the present by investigating some figures and events during WWI that are not commonly recognized in textbooks. Language Target: I can use appropriate phrases to express my opinion about figures and events that I learn about in an investigation about WWI. In my opinion…., I believe..., After this investigation, I now think that…
3 Investigation topics Investigations African American Women During WWI African American War Hero Immigration Restrictions Then and Now There are 3 folder sets of information you will investigate Read to understand! Fully read all text and view any photo or graphic provided There is a MID point & End Check for Understanding!
Enrichment Video Response: Helen Hagen “Yale Goes to War” (3:51) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9awnTOd7ZvI Harlem Hellfighters Time Documentary (4:01) http://time.com/4681227/great-war-clip-black-history-month/ A & E Documentary on African American soldiers throughout history (50:44) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNhi2pN2zk4 Harlem Hellfighters Primary video (no commentary) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZP3vTL8En8