Day # (Thursday, March 7) - WWII Podcasts - Clarklisto Q3

          Today, we start working on our WWII Podcast 

The main reason we have students create a podcast is so they understand a real story of WWII.  Stories come from individuals who participated in the war.  Stories help us truly understand the feelings and hardships surrounding a situation.  Also, when as students study a story of a real person the hope is they gain a stronger appreciation for the topic, in this case WWII.  

Here is a great story from WWII.  The other thing you realize about one person's story is that each story can affect another person then another person.  This story is amazing of Clarence Smoyer.  Enjoy!

Let's Start the Podcast

FIRST:

13 Gold Choices on the Timeline - What are your top 5?

SECOND:

Who will you work with?  What should you consider?  Do they like the same stories?  Will they bring out the best in you?  Will they keep you focused?  Make sure you wisely choose your partner(s).

THIRD:

Sign-up on the timeline for one of thirteen stories.

FOURTH:

Read your story as a group

As you read the story be aware of CONTEXT AND QUESTIONS these will need to be recorded on one MASTER COPY

Directions for master copy:

1. Any information that is considered context (that is it helps you understand the war, the soldier's life etc...) must be HIGHLIGHTED

2. Group questions must be recorded in the margins of the story (there should be MANY)

Homework tonight is to:

1. Read the rest of the story. Be sure master copy is complete 

2. Finish Timeline of WWII Test (Both Parts)

3. Read IR book (due March 26)