DO NOWDO NOWHow do you imagine a battle

during World War II was?

Teaching Point:Teaching Point:Today we will examine the end of

World War Two.

Background Info:Background Info:In June 1944, Allied soldiers stormed beaches on the coast of France. This was a major tuning point in the war as power began to shift from the Axis Powers to the Allied Powers. But it came at a price…

Learning ActivityLearning ActivityAs we watch the clip from Saving

Private Ryan, keep in mind the price American soldiers paid to preserve freedom at home and in Europe.

Learning ActivityLearning ActivityPlease turn to page 46 of the

“Our Century” books.

HomeworkHomeworkPut yourself in the shoes of a

soldier storming the beaches of France on D-Day. Write a half page describing what you are feeling and thinking about as the battle is going on.

Write a one page reflection about what you have learned today.