Model Lesson 2 World War I, The American Home Front

Model Lesson 2 Standard Analyze the political, economic, and social ramifications of World War I on the home front.

Day One

Hook Read Part One of Student Handout One and fill in the blanks with what you believe to be the correct answers. Be prepared to explain your answers.

Loyalty and German-Americans Read Document 1 silently as you listen to a recording of the speech by Gerard Watson who served as the United States Ambassador to Germany from 1913 – 1917.

Hook Look again at Student Handout 1. After hearing/reading the speech have you reconsidered your response to Part One? Complete Part Two of Student Handout 1. Be prepared to explain your answers.

The Culminating Task Preview the prompt that you will be responding to at the end of this lesson. Be certain to consider the specific tasks that will be required. Be certain to consider key terms and vocabulary that will be included in the lesson.

Key Terms and Vocabulary In pairs read through each definition and categorize each term as Social, Political or Economic. Remember, some terms may fit into more than one category. In pairs read through each definition and categorize each term as Social, Political or Economic. Remember, some terms may fit into more than one category.

Exit Pass Quickwrite: Is it necessary to restrict civil liberties during wartime?

Day Two

Background Reading Listen and follow along as I read to you the section of the Background Reading titled Wilsonian Idealism.

Is there a contradiction between this quotation and the section on Wilsonian Idealism?

With a partner, read the section titled Anti-German Hysteria.

Complete the Anti-German Hysteria portion of Student Handout 4. Be certain to answer the questions in the appropriate columns. Complete the Anti-German Hysteria portion of Student Handout 4. Be certain to answer the questions in the appropriate columns.

With a partner, jigsaw the remaining sections of Document 2—Each partner takes two of the remaining sections. As you read be certain to fill in the appropriate sections of Student Handout 4 and share this information with your partner.

Document Analysis: Guided Practice Follow along as I read aloud Section 3 of the Espionage Act. Highlight or underline items prohibited by the Espionage Act. With a partner, read the excerpt of the Eugene V. Debs speech. Determine what aspect of the Espionage Act that Debs violated. Categorize this Document 3 as Political, Social, or Economic.

Document Analysis With your partner read Document 4. Categorize Document 4 as Political, Social, or Economic. Remember that Documents may fit into more than one category.

Day Three

Primary Source Analysis In groups of four, analyze Student Handouts 5 – 8. Each of you will be responsible for one Student Handout. Answer the questions and categorize your Student Handout as Political, Social, and/or Economic. Share your findings with your group members.

The Economics of World War I Listen and follow along as I read to you the section of the Background Reading titled A Boom to the Economy.

The Economics of World War I With a partner, jigsaw the remaining sections of Document 5—Each partner takes two of the remaining sections. As you read be certain to fill in the appropriate sections of Student Handout 4 and share this information with your partner.

With a partner, jigsaw the remaining sections of Document 5—Each partner takes two of the remaining sections. As you read be certain to fill in the appropriate sections of Student Handout 4 and share this information with your partner.

Primary Source Analysis In groups of four, analyze Documents 6 and 7 as well as Student Handout 9. Be certain to answer all questions on each of the documents and the student handout.

Day Four

Continue Primary Source Analysis In groups of four, analyze Documents 6 and 7 as well as Student Handout 9. Be certain to answer all questions on each of the documents and the student handout.

The Culminating Task Review the prompt you will be responding to at the end of this lesson. Be certain to consider the specific tasks that will be required. Be certain to consider key terms and vocabulary should be included in your essay.

Unpacking the Prompt Using Student Handout 11, we will deconstruct the prompt as a class.

Preparation for Writing Using lesson materials, work with Student Handout 12 to organize your thoughts in preparation for writing your essay.

Day Five

Writing Use Student Handout 12 and all other lesson materials to complete your response to the prompt: Analyze the impact of American participation in World War I on the national economy, civil liberties, and public attitudes, and determine which was most significantly impacted by World War I.

Reflection To bring closure to the lesson, consider the following questions: How does being at war impact daily life? Did World War I equally impact all Americans? Is it necessary to restrict civil liberties during wartime?