Creating a WWI Children's Book

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A young boy in a military style uniform holds a white flag with a red cross. The uniform is a bit large on the child. The book title is written on the front in red and blue, "Teddy Malleen and the Soldier Boys"

As the final assessment for a unit on World War I, students demonstrate their knowledge and critical analysis skills by creating their own children's book about the war. This project involves analyzing a children's book about WWI and then comparing its portrayal of events and personal experiences with primary sources such as letters and photographs. Students then apply their understanding by writing and illustrating an original children's book that accurately reflects historical events and perspectives. This creative task allows students to synthesize their learning and communicate complex ideas in an engaging and accessible way.