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This “The Art of War”: Trench Art of World War I lesson plan also includes:
Teach pupils how veterans used art to deal with PTSD and shell-shock from trench warfare during World War I. Scholars use graphic organizers, a cartoon analysis sheet, and their own inferences to analyze primary source art work by veterans.
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Instructional Ideas
- Work with school counselors to further discuss art therapy and PTSD
- Ask a veteran to speak to the class about his or her personal experiences
Classroom Considerations
- Takes as short as a day depending on how in-depth you would like to go
- Some activities require a high level of maturity
- The second installment of a nine-part series
Pros
- Provides differentiation ideas for English learners
- Methods for how to extend the lesson make it easy to individualize
- The variety of primary sources builds analysis skills
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- None