World War 1 Poetry Readings

Anyone who has not finished their notes, this is a link to the Prezi from class. Link

Spend time reading the following Primary sources about Imperialism and WWI.  Read each of the following and answer these three questions.

  • Who wrote the reading and their nationality?
  • Who is the intended audience?
  • What is its purpose?

Imperialism

White Man’s Burden by Rudyard Kipling

World War I

Siegfried Sassoon (Read as  Group)

Wilfred Owen (Read as  Group)

John McCrae (Read as  Group)