Day 1
In Class: Work day on the Elements of Nationalism Essay:
QUIZ Q: There are five elements to nationalism: Language, History, Religion, Culture, & Territory. You have a task. Choose three of these elements and explain why these are the most important elements and explain why you feel this way. Explain why these three elements of nationalism are the most important. This is an opinionated question, however you should provide support in your answer. Do not say "I" "our" "us" "me" "we" etc...You must write in the third person...
Take the information we have discussed in class to do this assignment. The paragraphs should explain what the element of nationalism is and then you provide examples. Below is an example. You may not use it:
Territory is one of the most important elements of nationalism. A nation needs borders to show the rest of the world on the map what territory they own or control.
You will have an introduction to the essay answering the following:
1. What is nationalism? (define it) -- FIRST SENTENCE
2. What are the five elements of nationalism?
3. What elements are the three most important -- This is the thesis…
Each element is a body paragraph of between five-eight sentences long…
Conclusion -- Restating the thesis and redefining nationalism…
***This assignment will be graded in 5 point increments and must be typed, 12 Font, Times New Roman, One-Inch Margins, double spaced, third person, no contractions!***
-5 points for using first or second person
-5 points if you use a contraction in the paper
-5 points if you do not follow the instructions above
-5 points if you fail to define “nationalism” in the introduction
HW: Work on the essay -- Due Feb. 21, ALL CLASSES FOR BOTH Mr. Barry and Ms. Jordan!
Day 2
In Class: The World Wars -- What were the five contributing factors to World War I? World Wars Doc World Wars Guided Notes
Day 3
In Class: What did World War I look like? World Wars Guided Notes
They Shall Not Grow Old Trailer...REAL footage!
World War I Tech by the History Channel
Trench Warfare
HW: None!