WORLD WAR 2
Lesson 1 - Introduction to WW2
1. Hello and welcome to online learning - please start by viewing the following two "WW2 Oversimplified" videos.
Video 1 starts at 1:18-13:33; then watch video 2 in its entirety.
Video 1 starts at 1:18-13:33; then watch video 2 in its entirety.
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2. ASSIGNMENT: Take notes (10 points from the two oversimplified) that you can use later for a discussion.
3. Please watch this documentary. "WW2 from Space" a fantastic all-encompassing Documentary.
This will be the History Lesson part of the course. Then we will watch Hollywood Films that deal with the topics herein.
This will be the History Lesson part of the course. Then we will watch Hollywood Films that deal with the topics herein.
If the above video does not work, here is a link:
A. https://youtu.be/s7TgnXfO_-8
A. https://youtu.be/s7TgnXfO_-8
WHAT FILMS WILL WE WATCH?
Since we are not at school and do not have access to Mr. Fitton's DVDs, the following are films available on Netflix. For the WW2 Unit, we will watch 4-5 Videos and complete a few assignments.
If you have Netflix, these are the videos that are available. If you do not have Netflix or access to these films, let me know and we will find an alternative. (Ie: you can choose one you have at home, or I will find you something).
This is the intended order:
A Darkest Hour
B. Imitation Game
C. Storming Juno (optional) - It is available on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7H_v27BamI&t=4s
If you have access to Saving Private Ryan, it would be better.
D. Fury
E. Hacksaw Ridge
See the previews below for a look at the films.
If you have Netflix, these are the videos that are available. If you do not have Netflix or access to these films, let me know and we will find an alternative. (Ie: you can choose one you have at home, or I will find you something).
This is the intended order:
A Darkest Hour
B. Imitation Game
C. Storming Juno (optional) - It is available on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7H_v27BamI&t=4s
If you have access to Saving Private Ryan, it would be better.
D. Fury
E. Hacksaw Ridge
See the previews below for a look at the films.
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LESSON 2 - Britain's Involvement and Start of the War
For a simpler version of this lesson, please see the document below "HTF Bulletin" - the document below. Otherwise, it is explained under "Darkest Hour."
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Darkest Hour
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Darkest Hour
1. Watch the mini biography on Winston Churchill video. 2. Watch the small video Mr. Fitton created on "Webbs Depth of Knowledge." 3. Examine the Photos of the Depth of Knowledge. Below. 4. GO TO NETFLIX AND WATCH "THE DARKEST HOUR" a Hollywood film about Winston Churchill and WW2. 5. ASSIGNMENT: As you watch the movie, you need to come up with 6 (total) discussion questions from Level 2, 3 and 4 of Webb's Depth of Knowledge. . Go to your online BLOG (instructions below) and post: -ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS -ANSWER TWO OF YOUR QUESTIONS IN DETAIL. -Then go to someone else's blog and comment on it. -You can also run a "back channel discussion."
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Extra Material if you want to learn more about Webb's Depth of Knowledge or Darkest Hour.
Feel free to watch the two videos below - but they are Optional.
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You may also want to check out the following sites for more info and to add to your discussion about Churchill:
A. https://slate.com/culture/2017/12/whats-fact-and-whats-fiction-in-darkest-hour.html.
B. What is fact and what is fiction in Darkest hour: https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/darkest-hour
A. https://slate.com/culture/2017/12/whats-fact-and-whats-fiction-in-darkest-hour.html.
B. What is fact and what is fiction in Darkest hour: https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/darkest-hour
Watch Horrible Histories to get an idea of who Churchill Was. Then, the next video is a powerful speech that applies to this day.
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END OF DARKEST HOUR ASSIGNMENT. PLEASE DO YOUR BLOG. YOU WILL BE GRADED BASED ON THE RUBRIC BELOW:
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LESSON 3 - Battle of the Atlantic
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Imitation Game
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1. Watch a short powerpoint on The Battle of the Atlantic or watch a video version of the same PPT narrated by Mr. Fitton.
1. In your head, review what we learned about the Battle of the Atlantic from "WW2 From Space."
Review by watching: 11:02-19:55 WW2 From Space (Link here: https://youtu.be/IhjgbllewUM OR watch video below) |
2. Watch "The Imitation Game" Trailer.
3. Go to Netflix and Watch: "Imitation Game"
4. ASSIGNMENT: Write Blog Film Critique of "The Imitation Game" on your School Blog. See handout below for all the details and an example.
4. ASSIGNMENT: Write Blog Film Critique of "The Imitation Game" on your School Blog. See handout below for all the details and an example.
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7. Some additional resources to help write a film critique:
https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Movie-Review
https://custom-writing.org/blog/writing-tips/free-critique-paper-writing-tips/119.html
https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Movie-Review
https://custom-writing.org/blog/writing-tips/free-critique-paper-writing-tips/119.html
LESSON 4 - D-Day and the End of the War (allies re-take Europe)
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1. Our third Film is "Storming Juno" for the Canadian Perspective on the War. However, if you have "Saving Private Ryan" watch that instead. STORMING JUNO IS OPTIONAL. However, please watch the youtube videos below.
2. We will refer to "D-Day" from our Documentary "WW2 in Space" and see what students already know about D-Day.
3. Watch two small videos on "D-Day" and then watch "Storming Juno" which participates in our constant search for different perspectives in this course.
2. We will refer to "D-Day" from our Documentary "WW2 in Space" and see what students already know about D-Day.
3. Watch two small videos on "D-Day" and then watch "Storming Juno" which participates in our constant search for different perspectives in this course.
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4. Watch "Stoming Juno" on youtube - below... OR if you have a copy of Saving Private Ryan, watch that instead.
5. Mr. Fitton also has a PPT presentation on Re-Taking France.
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6.ASSIGNMENT OPTIONS:
Option 1. Click the button below or copy this URL to do a Storming Juno Worksheet: https://forms.gle/KJs8yvhyPjGWze569 Option 2. On your blog, rate the film out 10 and explain your rating.
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LESSON 4 - WATCH THE FILM FURY
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1. Watch the Trailer for the film "Fury"
2. Watch the film "Fury" on Netflix. 3. Read this blog about Historical Accuracy: https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2014/oct/24/fury-movie-tank-veteran-sherman-verdict-realistic 3. No assignment for this week. 4. ASSIGNMENT: Go into the blog discussion forum and start a discussion about Fury. |
LESSON 5 - Hacksaw Ridge - War in the Pacific
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1.Watch the trailer for "Hacksaw Ridge"
2. Read the article online about Fact VS Fiction in Hacksaw Ridge: https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/hacksaw-ridge/ 3.Optional: Read Trivia about the film: https://www.uselessdaily.com/movies/hacksaw-ridge-facts/ |
ASSIGNMENT CHOICES - INFO CIRCLES; 5-in-1 or Connections
4. Do ONE of the following THREE Assignments on either "Hacksaw Ridge" or "Fury." - Mr. Fitton explains it in the youtube video as well.
Option 1: Information Circles Assignment - there are 8 possible options within this option. Choose one.
Option 2: For those who like graphic design, try out the "5-in-1" Document Below:
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Samples of Student Work From the Past of a 5-in-1
Option 3:
Go to your blog and write out 4 connections you made with the film. *(Note - the word "text" can mean "film" or Digital text.)
Make one of each of the following connections -- see below for a graphic explanation:
A. Text to Self
B. Text to Text
C. Text to World
D. Text to Media
Go to your blog and write out 4 connections you made with the film. *(Note - the word "text" can mean "film" or Digital text.)
Make one of each of the following connections -- see below for a graphic explanation:
A. Text to Self
B. Text to Text
C. Text to World
D. Text to Media