Original Prompt9 weeks of 8th grade ELA Bell Ringers that tie into the causes and effects of WWI and Grade 8 Ohio State Assessment question types. Make every Friday a TOSEEC response that mirrors Wit and Wisdoms Curriculum.
This resource provides a week-long curriculum focused on analyzing the causes of World War I using the M.A.I.N. framework: Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism. Students will engage with various informational and literary texts to build their understanding of these concepts, which are crucial to comprehending the intricate causes of the war. They will learn how to identify and analyze historical connections, evidence, and perspectives through structured writing techniques like TOSEEC (Topic Sentence, Observation, Source, Explanation, Evidence, Conclusion). Critical thinking is emphasized as students explore the impacts of military strategies, alliances, personal narratives, and governmental actions leading up to the war, alongside the legacy of the Treaty of Versailles. This document includes learning objectives, success criteria, and specific activities for each day of the week to guide students through a comprehensive exploration of WWI causes and consequences, ultimately developing their argumentative and analytical skills in historical contexts.