Lesson Planet
Search educational resources
  • Sign In Try It Free
  • AI Teacher Tools
    • Discover Resources Search reviewed educational resources by keyword, subject, grade, type, and more
    • Curriculum Manager (My Content) Manage saved and uploaded resources and folders To Access the Curriculum Manager Sign In or Join Now
    • Browse Resource Directory Browse educational resources by subject and topic
    • Curriculum Calendar Explore curriculum resources by date
    • Lesson Planning Articles Timely and inspiring teaching ideas that you can apply in your classroom
    • Our Story
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
  • Pricing
  • School Access
    • Your school or district can sign up for Lesson Planet — with no cost to teachers
      Learn More
  • Sign In
  • Try It Free

Hi, what do you want to do?

Create a lesson plan
Create a lesson plan
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Find a teaching resource
Find a teaching resource
Writing Exercises: World War II, #1 WorksheetWriting Exercises: World War II, #1 Worksheet
Publisher
Curated OER
Curator Rating
Educator Rating
Not yet Rated
Worksheet

Writing Exercises: World War II, #1

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Has your class just finished reading about WWII and you need a way to let them show what they know? Hand them this three-question writing prompt. They'll need to describe the role Winston Churchill played in the war, the Rape of Nanking, and the impact of technological advancements on the outcome of WWII. 

44 Views 47 Downloads
Concepts

winston churchill, world war ii

Additional Tags

Expository Writing, wwii, winston churchill, rape of nanking, wwii techonology, english language arts
Show More Show Less

Resource Details

Grade
9th - 11th
Subjects
English Language Arts
5 more...
Resource Types
Worksheets
1 more...
Audiences
For Teacher Use
1 more...
Usage Permissions
Fine Print: Educational Use

See similar resources:

Worksheet

First World War Assessment

Curated OER
Here is a really neat assessment, perfect for middle schoolers who have just learned about WWI. The assessment covers the causes and effects of WWI, causes of WWII, the Treaty of Versailles, trench warfare, and key players of the war in...
8th - 9th Social Studies & History
Activity

WWII Position Paper

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School
There are some historical events that may warrant greater reflection and more in-depth analysis, and the decision to intern Japanese-Americans in the United States during World War II, as well as to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and...
9th - 12th Social Studies & History
CCSS: Adaptable
Lesson Plan

The Home Front: How Did People Prepare for the War at Home?

US National Archives
Wars have a profound effect not only on a country's soldiers, but also on the everyday lives of its citizens. Invite young historians to discover how Britain prepared for the second World War by analyzing a series of government posters...
7th - 12th Social Studies & History
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

WWII - US to Arm Allies

Curated OER
Before joining World War II, Franklin D. Roosevelt changed the military policy to lend-lease, meaning that the US would distribute artillery without requiring immediate payment. What are the benefits to changing this policy? What are the...
3 mins 9th - 12th Social Studies & History
Instructional Video

From World War to Cold War

Curated OER
From peace at the end of World War II, straight back to war. This resource details the changes in leadership in the Soviet Union post World War II. From the brief attempt at democracy, to the Bolshevik Revolution, and finally to Vladimir...
10 mins 9th - 12th Social Studies & History
Lesson Plan

Roots of the Cold War

University of California
When and how did the Cold War begin? To answer this question, you will not find a better-organized, in-depth, activity- and inquiry-based resource than this! Executing best teaching practices throughout, each portion of this inquiry...
10th - 11th English Language Arts
CCSS: Designed
Website

The Churchill Centre: Winston S. Churchill

Other
This resource from the Churchill Centre includes the British prime minister's speeches, debates, and biographical information.
9th - 10th Social Studies & History
Interactive

WWII: Western Europe 1939-45 – Deception and Bluff

US National Archives
World War II left the British desperate for help in any form—including in the form of a magician! High schooler conduct research on Jasper Maskelyne, a stage magician who used his talents to deceive the Germans on the war front, before...
9th - 12th Social Studies & History
CCSS: Adaptable
Interactive

WWII: Western Europe 1939-45 – Resistance and SOE

US National Archives
Germany seemed to be unstoppable in the early years of World War II, but the tireless and sacrificial work of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) helped to steer the war in another direction. After exploring primary source documents,...
9th - 12th Social Studies & History
CCSS: Adaptable
Interactive

WWII: The Atlantic 1939-45 – Battle of the Atlantic

US National Archives
The most dangerous line of attack during World War II wasn't the German planes soaring above Britain, but the U-Boats cutting off their supplies of food and equipment. Learners research the Battle of the Atlantic, the German campaign to...
9th - 12th Social Studies & History
CCSS: Adaptable
Try It Free
© 1999-2026 Learning Explorer, Inc.
Teacher Lesson Plans, Worksheets and Resources

Sign up for the Lesson Planet Monthly Newsletter

Open Educational Resources (OER)

  • Health
  • Language Arts
  • Languages
  • Math
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education
  • Visual and Performing Arts
View All Lesson Plans

Discover Resources

  • Our Review Process
  • How it Works
  • How to Search
  • Create a Collection

Manage Curriculum

  • Edit a Collection
  • Assign to Students
  • Manage My Content
Contact Us Site Map Privacy Policy Terms of Use