Folk Songs: Songs from the Great War

Folk Songs: a peak into the hopes, dreams, and lores of the past

Spend the term studying songs from the Great War (World War I). These are the songs that inspired a generation to join a war they hoped would end all wars. These are the songs of recruitment and morale, these are the songs that long for home.

• Learn the background of four songs written for and during WWI
• Connect through various activities and books

This guide is designed to be used over one term (12 weeks) with one lesson occurring every week for approximately 10 minutes.

Supplies needed:

• listening device
• Knit Your Bit by Deborah Hopkinson

Recommended contemporary and complimentary studies:

History – The Symphony of History Vol. 5 Sonata (Modern Age)

Geography – Europe

Composer – Sergei Rachmaninoff and Olivier Messiaen

Poetry – A. A. Milne and William Carlos Williams

Picture – John Singer Sargent

*the guide includes QR Codes for easy links, if you choose to print the document.

For printing, we recommend our print partner Humble Heart Press.

** due to the nature of digital products, we are unable to accept returns.