STOW YOUR GEAR IN ONE OF THE CORNERS, PICK UP ONE OF THE JOURNALS AND SIT ON THE GROUND IN YOUR TRENCH. DO NOT LAUGH, JOKE OR TALK YOU WILL NEED SOMETHING WITH WHICH TO WRITE

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Debrief What were your dominant emotions during this activity? What were the most difficult aspects of trench warfare? Why would young men put themselves through these hardships? What would an experience like this make a soldier think about war? Why do you think we did this activity? Has this activity given you any new insights on war? In what ways do you think your experience was similar to that of World War I soldiers? In what ways was it different? Do you think this is a valid way to learn about trench warfare?

Assume the role of a World War I soldier to write a one-page letter describing your experiences in the trenches to a friend or family member back home. Your letter must include a date a proper salutation and these descriptions: the fear and anticipation you felt in the trenches your living conditions and daily life the methods you used to keep up your morale. Due at the beginning of the period Thursday 100 points