Unit Plan
Northshore School District

American Voices and Their Audiences

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
Those new to teaching an AP level language and composition prep course and seasoned veterans will find much to treasure in a unit that is designed to help young language scholars develop the skills they need to analyze the language...
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Other

D Day Invasion at Normandy

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed account of one of the most important battles of World War II, the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Gives a history of World War II that led up to this battle and describes what would have happened if the Allies had failed at D-Day.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Operation Overlord

For Students 9th - 10th
To understand the invasion of Normandy, students must have at least a basic understanding of the factors, countries, and risks involved, as well as an understanding of the events leading up to it. This narrative is nicely condensed...
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BBC

Bbc: I Watched My Fellow Americans Die at Omaha

For Students 9th - 10th
The events of D-Day are described by an American soldier. Article also includes a video interview with the soldier.
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BBC

Bbc: History: Archeology: D Day: The Untold Story

For Students 9th - 10th
An underwater archaeologist writes about the landings that took place at Omaha Beach and how the best laid plans went very wrong.