1. In The Trenches

2. Writing A Letter from the Trenches
You will sit the “Trenches” and write a letter home
Can be to mom, dad, sibling, etc.
Write about: how long you’ve been there, conditions, etc.

3. Letter Heading…
At the top…Private Your Name; World War I; Trench Warfare Journal

4. Remember… The Rats Brown and Black (900 offspring a year!!) GROSS!!
Trench foot
Lice
Five Senses of War
Weather Conditions
“Shell Shock”

14. Trench “Road Signs”

16. Trench Foot

18. Wrap Up What were your dominant emotions during this activity?
What were the most difficult aspects of Trench Warfare?
In what ways do you think your experience was similar to that of WWI Soldiers and in what ways was if different?

19. NOW….go home and re-write your journal and follow these directions…..
Type or write in black ink
Create an authentic looking letterhead (look online for examples)
Due Friday