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Task: Pretend or imagine that you are the individual you did research on at the Central Library. Write a letter from that individual’s point of view as if written “from the trenches.” The letter should be addressed to the individual’s next-of-kin.Steps/ instructions:Review the information sheet you prepared at the library. Make sure you have completed the handout. Identify which battle(s) your individual was involved with by matching up death dates or other information (i.e. when he served in the military) with the information below about major Canadian BattlesBattle of Ypres, April-May 1915Actions at Festubert & Givenchy, May-June 1915St. Eloi Craters , March-April 1916Battle of Mount Sorrel, 2-13 June 1916Battle of the Somme, July – Nov 1916Battle of Vimy Ridge, 9-12 April 1917Battle of the Scarpe, April – May 1917Capture of Hill 70, 15-25 August 1917Battle of Passchendaele, 26 Oct – 10 Nov 1917Battle of Amiens, 8-11 August 1918Battle of Arras, 26 August – 3 Sept 1918Canal du nord & Cambrai, 27 Sept – 11 Oct 1918Capture of Valenciennes 1-2 Nov 19183. Identify your individual’s next-of-kin and the relationship of the next-of-kin. Write it in the blank. ___________________________________4. Become familiar with the slang words found on your “World War One Slang” handout so that you can use some of the words in your letter to make it sound authentic.5. Fill out the planner by dot-jotting ideas about what you will see under each category.6. Write your letter. Be sure to do the following things:Format your letter like a real letter with a date, salutation, closing, and signatureSpeak about the conditions in the trenchesDiscuss the details of a real Canadian battle including an accurate date, battle conditions, who you were fighting with (other Canadians?, British?, French?), the name of your commander (if known).Speak about new technology that has affected you in your work as a soldierSpeak about any injuries or illnesses you have hadTell your next-of-kin what you want to tell them in case you don’t returnSpeak about the contributions that you see the Canadian soldiers making to the war effort and what soldiers from other countries are saying about the Canadian effortSpeak about how you feel about your country7. Read over your letter making corrections and polishing it.8. Hand your letter in.Evaluation: Please see the next pageLetters from the TrenchEvaluation KnowledgeThe student demonstrates an excellent awareness of the following:Canada’s participation in warThe impact of technological developments during WW1The change in Canada’s international status as a result of its WW1 activitiesThe contributions of Canada’s soldiers to the war effortSpecific details about battles Canadians were involved withConditions of trench warfare2468101214161820ThinkingUsing prior learning and the research done in the library, Student has successfully demonstrated an understanding of the mindset and attitude of a soldier during WW1 through the creative process of writing the letter.2468101214161820CommunicationThe student writes specifically and communicates meaning clearly12345There are very few grammar and spelling errors12345There are 5 or more words used that are appropriate to the WW1 setting (specific terms or slang words)12345The letter is formatted as a letter12345ApplicationStudent makes excellent use of primary source research in the letter 12345678910Student applies class learning about WW1 to letter by making specific reference in letter12345678910TOTAL:/80 marksCOMMENTS:BrainstormingSpeak about the conditions in the trenchesDiscuss the details of a real Canadian battle including an accurate date, battle conditions, who you were fighting with (other Canadians?, British?, French?), the name of your commander (if known).Speak about new technology that has affected you in your work as a soldierSpeak about any injuries or illnesses you have hadTell your next-of-kin what you want to tell them in case you don’t returnSpeak about the contributions that you see the Canadian soldiers making to the war effort and what soldiers from other countries are saying about the Canadian efforSpeak about how you feel about your countryResources: Here are some websites that exhibit real WW1 letters from soldiers at the front:Canadian Letters & Images Project Echo in my Heart ................
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