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Performance Task
It has been 100 years since the outbreak of World War I, but the European catastrophe remains relevant
today History shows that the total number of causalities of World War I was about 37 million, but how can
anyone truly grasp the significance of that number? You have been hired by a graphic designer to create a
photo montage that captures and portrays the lure (benefits) and consequences (costs) of WWI. All of the
specifications are being provided to you (see below) It is your job to find and fit the content into the layout
plan given to you by the graphic designer. Your task must include all of the elements of the Layout Plan
The Layout Plan
Title Page: A title page stating what your photo montage is describing.
Photo Montage: Select images that detail/describe the lure (benefits) and consequences (costs) of total war
(this could include but is not limited to: military power, destruction of towns/cities/countries, death,
causalities, etc.)
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A constructed response describing your Montage: Include information that details and explains your photo
montage.
Reference Page: List the sources or webpages you accessed to retrieve the photos you used. This can be a
general list.
This can be presented on paper, poster board, or digitally. You can even present this as a video montage. As
long as you include all of the elements of the Layout Plan, you can decide how you will construct and present
your photo montage. For a partial example of this Performance Task, see the next page of this packet.
Photo Montage Resources

Answer 1

First, you will need to do some research on the lure and consequences of World War I. Look for images that depict the military power, destruction of towns/cities/countries, death, and causalities. You can use search engines, historical archives, or photo databases to find appropriate images. Be sure to keep track of your sources so you can list them on the reference page.

Once you have a collection of images, organize them according to the layout plan. Your title page should clearly state what your photo montage is about. The photo montage should include a balance of images that show both the benefits and costs of total war. Consider the composition, color scheme, and tone of each image as you arrange them on the page. You may need to resize or crop some images to fit the layout.

Finally, construct a response that explains your photo montage. Use the images to illustrate your points and provide context for each one. Discuss the significance of the benefits and costs of World War I, and how they impacted the world at the time and beyond. Be sure to reference your sources on the reference page.

Remember to be creative and thoughtful in your approach to this performance task. Good luck!