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This lesson explores the issue of shell shock in the First World War through an investigation of the case of Private Harry Farr who was shot at dawn for cowardice. The lesson begins with an engaging starter activity linked to the viewing of two short you tube clips. The lesson then goes on to investigate the case of Private Harry Farr through the transcripts of the court martial trial that Harry Farr faced in October 1916. Students decide whether they believe Harry Farr was innocent or guilty of the charges faced and try to convince their classmates of their viewpoint by producing a courtroom speech either prosecuting of defending Harry.
WARNING NOTE - The resource includes a short documentary YouTube clip in which the presenter (Ian Hislop) reads a transcript of some of the evidence presented in the court martial of Private Harry Farr. This includes a short section of no more than 10 seconds in which there is some swearing that occurred in the court martial evidence. Some teachers may feel that this is inappropriate for their students. However, the lesson can still be delivered successfully without this documentary clip should you wish to omit it.
Generally good - however users need to be aware that the videos quote evidence from Harry Farr's trial which includes swearing that may not be appropriate for the age group intended.
M1nstrelResources
3 months ago
Thank you for your review of my resource on Shell Shock in the First World War. You are correct in pointing out that one of the video clips does include some swearing that was part of the court martial trial of Harry Farr. I decided to use the clip as I believed it shed some light on the uncaring nature of some sections of the army when confronted with mental illness of military personnel during the First World War. However, I agree that teachers may feel that this is inappropriate for some younger students and I have now updated the resource description to include a clear warning so that teachers may decide whether they wish to include this particular video clip or deliver the lesson using just the written transcript in which the swearing is censored. I hope you feel that this is an appropriate response to the issue you raised.
I do hope that you found the lesson useful despite the issue raised. If you are willing to reconsider your rating of my resource in light of my response I would be most grateful.
Should you wish to raise any further concerns / issues please do not hesitate to contact me and I will do my utmost to rectify them.
Kind Regards
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