Life in the trenches

• Engels
• Secundair onderwijs

Life in the trenches

weapon

offensive

defensive

consequence

barbed wire

bayonet

casualty

raid

Text p. 35-36

A different story - Life in the trenches

Why 'a different story'?

What was 'stalemate' again?

Tell me about...

• rotation
• stand to at dawn
• breakfast and weapon cleaning
• inspection
• daily chores

Tell me about...

• the daily boredom
• stand to at dusk
• re-suppy and maintenance
• patrolling, listening posts and wiring parties
• relieving the men at the front

what words do you
need to describe
trench life?

A letter home (p. 37)

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Spelling

When do we use capital letters?

--> textbook p. 38

--> workbook ex. 2.5 + 2.6

Check correction key afterwards (documents Smartschool).

What are NOT synonyms for 'truce'?

1. defeat
2. armistice
3. ceasefire
4. victory

What is a synonym for 'leave' in this context?

1. to go away
2. reserve line
3. holiday
4. promotion

The name of our king is...

1. king filip
2. King filip
3. king Filip
4. King Filip

Which word is NOT spelled correctly?

1. autumn
2. october
3. Christmas Eve
4. Thursday

See or speak to you tomorrow!