Week of March 18

This week we will be concluding the major components of the third quarter. We will begin talking about the twentieth century, a remarkable time in the human experience. Some of our subjects will be quite complex, so remember to continue with the organizational and study tools we have learned over the course of the year - especially the value of reading notes.

Monday, March 19

• Read: Strayer 617-626
• Lecture: Intro to 20th Century
• Workshop: rough draft writing

Wednesday, March 21

• Read: none
• Lecture: WWI
• Due: Research Project Rough Draft
• about 5 pages at least (or the equivalent)
• Workshop: Trench Warfare

Friday, March 23

• Read: Strayer 626-632
• Lecture: WWI
• Due: Guided-reading question - 2-paragraph response
•  Explain the system of alliances that led to the outbreak of WWI. Describe how the war was fought, and how and why the tactics differed from earlier conflicts.