1. 2012 Causes of World War One Lesson Date your papers: Monday, April 23, 2012 Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Thursday, April 26, 2012

2. Study Guide Questions Addressed 1.What are the four causes of World War One? You need to know all the definitions and specific historical examples and historical evidence like statistics and primary source quotes 2.How is the assassination of the Archduke connected to the four causes of WWI? Why did the assassination happen? Effects? Possible Short Answer/Essay Questions: 11. Some historians believe that World War One was inevitable (destined to happen or unavoidable) because of the causes of World War One had been building since the Franco-Prussian War. Be able to examine in depth the four causes of World War One as they began historically and escalated with historical examples and evidence like primary source quotes, statistics, etc…

3. Objectives: Content and Skills: The student will be able to predict and problem solve a historical situation set in a contemporary dilemma to understand the causes of World War One. The student will be able to listen attentively to a powerpoint lecture and take comprehensive notes in the provided graphic organizer. The student will be able to read, apply, respond, and connect to the supplemental reading on the causes of World War One by using the Talking to the Text Method. The student will be able to design and create a political cartoon that examined critically one of the causes of World War One in context utilizing a variety of political cartoon strategies.

4. Essential and Guiding Questions: How did Units 1-6 create the Europe that existed in 1914? What were the major causes of World War I Why did this conflict become so widespread? How was propaganda used to bolster the war effort? How did industrialization change warfare?

5. Materials: Photocopied Causes of World War One Lesson Plan with Attached Graphic Organizer Access 2012 Causes of World War One Supplemental Reading from Teacher Page Ms. Barben’s Causes of World War One Powerpoint Textbook---Causes: – Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia---page 670 – Alliances---page 672 – Crises in the Balkans---page 673 – Imperialism---pages 686-688, 690, 697-701, 704, and 743- 744 – Review of Causes---pages 758-759 – Assassination of Archduke---page 760

6. Monday, April 23, 2012 Quiet Question: Ms. Barben is going to read aloud the “Entangling Alliances Story”. As she does this, you should be following along, highlighting key information, and making notes in the margins. Then you and your partner will work together to answer the following questions below the story.

7. Monday, April 23, 2012 Symbolic Representations: Greg, Ian, and Adam Represent: Eric, Frank, Ryan, and Sam Represent: Greg Represents: Physical Abilities of Greg Represent: Football Field and Cafeteria Represent: Greg’s Macho Character Represents: Build Up of Weapons Represents: Adam Hit by Rock Represents:

8. Monday, April 22, 2012 Class: Ms. Barben is going to explain the symbolism in the story, and you will write this information in the space above. In most wars, there is a clear ‘good guy’ and a ‘bad guy’. But this is not the case with World War One, because almost all the European powers involved in the war helped to create a hostile and competitive situation that made World War One inevitable. With this lesson, we are going to be examining the four causes of World War One. Class: Ms. Barben is going to begin her lecture on the Causes of World War One. You are to take notes in the provided graphic organizer.

9. Monday, April 23, 2012 Homework: You are to download the 2012 Causes of World War One Supplemental Reading from Ms. Barben’s Teacher Page and Talk to the Text. 2012 Causes of World War One Supplemental Reading Homework Grade Sheet: 1.__________It was turned in on time. For each day late, it is 10% off the value. 2.__________The student highlighted or underlined the key facts and points appropriately. Key arguments and historical facts were highlighted or underlined. The student did not just highlight what he responded to when he Talked to the Text. No more than 20% of the content was highlighted or underlined. Worth 15 Points. 3.__________There was a minimum of THREE well-developed responses per page. The responses explained why, explored your thoughts, and were not just a few words. Worth 50 Points. 4.__________The student responded to the visuals, flowcharts, inset boxes of information, and primary sources. Worth 20 Points.. 5.___________The student used at least FIVE types of responses listed below. Notice Summarizing or Paraphrasing is not an option. Worth 15 Points.

10. Monday, April 23, 2012 Chunking of the reading: Night One: Monday---Read and Talk to the Text Pages 1-3 Night Two: Tuesday---Read and Talk to the Text Pages 4-6 Stop at “The Long Fuse” Night Three: Wednesday---Read and Talk to the Text Pages 6-9 From “The Long Fuse” on DUE ON THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012

11. Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Class: Ms. Barben is going to continue her lecture, and you are to take notes in the graphic organizer. Homework: Continue to read and Talk to the Text.

12. Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Class: Ms. Barben is going to continue her lecture, and you are to take notes in the graphic organizer. Homework: Finish reading and Talking to the Text.

13. Thursday, April 26, 2012 Ms. Barben is going to collect the Causes of World War One Talking to the Text. Class: Ms. Barben is going to finish her lecture, and you are to finish your notes in the graphic organizer.

14. Thursday, April 26, 2012 Homework: You are going to create a Political Cartoon on ONE or more of the Causes of World War One. 2012 Causes of World War One Political Cartoon Homework Grade SheetDue on: Student’s Name:Period: 1._________It was turned in on time. For each day late, it is 10% off the value. 2._________Writer’s Purposes: You are to create a political cartoon that takes a critical stance and examines and evaluates the negatives and scope of ONE or more of the Causes of World War One: Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism (Love For Country), and Nationalism (Desire For Independence).

15. Thursday, April 26, 2012 3.________FCA One: The political cartoon uses sarcasm to make a commentary on your chosen cause. It must focus on a specific aspects of the theory and address the hypocrisy of action, the stupidity of the action, or abuses of power with historical specifics. Worth 10 Points. 4.________FCA Two: The political cartoon has specific historical information on the beliefs, actions, and effects of the cause integrated into the cartoon itself using HISTORICAL IMAGES (A Required Political Cartoon Strategy) from Ms. Barben’s Powerpoint or online. Worth 30 Points.

16. Thursday, April 26, 2012 5.________FCA Three: You must use a minimum of THREE different political cartoon strategies in your political cartoon: Worth 30 Points. Required: Caption or Title that shows the irony of the idea--- Powerful Commentary Optional: Select TWO – Symbols – Exaggeration/Distortion – Labeling – Analogy – Metaphor – Caricature – Satire – Stereotypes – Humor – Irony

17. Thursday, April 26, 2012 6.________FCA Four: On the back, the students provided THREE TYPED and well-developed paragraphs (four to six strong sentences) explaining: Worth 30 Points. – First Paragraph: Review the historical concepts, people, positives and negatives about your chosen causes or causes.. DO NOT JUST LIST INFORMATION but explain in your own words. Make connections between the historical content to how you used sarcasm and historical information within your political cartoon. – Second Paragraph: Explain how you developed the caption or title for your political cartoon. What historical point is it to drive home? What message is it to convey to the reader? – Third Paragraph: Explain how you chose your other TWO political cartoon strategies. Why were they chosen? How were they used in your political cartoon?

18. Thursday, April 26, 2012 7._________No Excuses: The political cartoon was done in color, neat, historical images were used, and the paragraphs are typed, and reflect good effort and evaluative thinking. The writing portion was spell-checked, grammar-checked, and edited for capitalization errors. Worth 10 Point Total:/110 Points Comments: DUE ON BLOCK DAYS OF MAY 3 AND 4, 2012