Mon.: Causes and Effects of WW I

In Class:
Reading + Seminar:
1. Reading #1 here: The causes and effects of World War I.

• UNDERSTANDING THE MAIN IDEAS: (20 min.)
• Outline it, indented, by
• MAIN SECTION (you have to identify when new main sections occur)
• Main Topic of Each Paragraph
• Supporting details of paragraph
• Do this for each main section of the entire reading. Use shorthand, not full sentences.

2. Reading #2 here: Four main causes of World War I. 

• EVALUATING THEORIES: (15 min.)
• Chart strengths of each of the four short theories--historians really do disagree about which are most important.
• Choose the two theories that seem most credible to you
• List talking points for your seminar under the following headings:
• Why do you feel the school of thought you have selected is most credible? 
• Why are the others less convincing?

3. Panel Seminar (20 points):

In groups, lead discussion on your choice.
Audience asks questions.

Rubric:

• Quality of specific historical evidence to support arguments.
• Active participation.
• Quality of discussion in stimulating interest and thought.
• Ability to think on your feet.
• Ability to give insightful answers to others' questions.