Monday, April 18, 2016

World History: Storify World War II

Directions: This blog post will list out the many entries you will make related to your WWII Storify assignment. I will continuously update the post throughout, so you know exactly what you need on there.

For some of these posts and the requirements you will have to work on it in class, and either on your phones or at home outside of class unless there are connectivity issues (i.e., can't access Facebook or Instagram posts from the school network)

Link to the original Storify Post

Entry #3: Turning Points 2, 3, &4 - Operation Barbarossa, Pearl Harbor, D-Day
Directions: In 2 original paragraphs, summarize how the last 3 turning points we have covered in class have in fact been turning points in the war. Look over your notes, and information I have provided you.

Add 5 different elements related to the subject matter that correlate with the events.


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Entry #2: Turning Point #1 - The Battle of Britain
Directions: Read the article, looking at the primary sources, auxiliary sources, and links on the right-hand side on the page.  When finished, update your WWII Storify by answering the below question in 2 paragraphs (6-9 sentences each). Provide specific information from the secondary and primary sources from the article.

Website: The Battle of Britain

Essential Question: How was the Battle of Britain a turning point in WWII? How did Churchill's leadership provide an opportunity for Britain to hold off the Germans during the Summer and Fall of 1940?

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Entry #1: What I Know & Am Curious About
Requirements: 
  • Written text about What You Already Know About WWII in paragraph form - At least 1 paragraph but you could write more
  • Written text about What You are Curious About in paragraph form - At least 1 paragraph but you could write more
  • Other Elements Related to What You're Curious About: You must seek out information about what you want to know using 3 of the following different elements:
    • Youtube Video
    • Links to websites
    • Instagram Pics
    • Tweets
    • Pictures
    • Facebook Posts
    • Google+ posts

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