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.
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