The Things They Carried pp. 125-170 (Ambush, Style, Speaking of Courage, Notes, In the Field)

Complete one comment and one reply. Choose to respond to one of the following topics. Write at least four complete sentences. Respond to at least one classmate's post in a complete sentence or more.

1. Explain what happens to Kiowa and who might be to blame.
2. Explain what happens to Norman Bowker after the war. Why does his life end this way?

Profiles in Courage Research Paper: Statement of Topic

In a complete sentence(s), state the name of the political figure you will research. Also, state the subject about which this figure showed courage. 

For example, John F. Kennedy showed courage during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Submit your statement to this blog by Wednesday, October 2.

All students must choose a different politician to research. First-come, first-served. Read through all of the topic statements. If your person is already posted to the blog, you must choose someone else! 

Also, be sure to adhere to the requirements concerning which politicians are eligible for research.

Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong

Choose to respond to one. Write at least four complete sentences. Respond to at least one classmate's post.

1. Summarize this story picking out what you feel to be the most important events in it.
2. Mary Anne might be considered a symbol for some more general aspect of the war. Identify and discuss what she might symbolize.

Profiles in Courage, Chapter I

Choose one of the following prompts and respond in a 6-8 sentence paragraph.You should read all posts made by your classmates and must reply to at least two of your classmate's posts. Replies should be thoughtful, relevant, and at least three sentences. One of your replies must be to a topic that is different from the one about which you wrote. You might want to type your post as a Word document first and then copy and paste it to the blog. Proofread all posts before submitting!

1. Some people believe that " ... politicians must be concerned only with winning votes, not statesmanship or courage" (p. 2). Discuss how this statement is either true or false based on an example from recent history or news. What is your opinion?

2. Kennedy discusses three pressures faced by political leaders which make it difficult to follow a path of courage (pp. 4-11). Choose one of these pressures and explain it. Explain also why this pressure makes it difficult to act with political courage.

3. "Always do what is right, regardless of whether it is popular" (p. 11). Explain why this is easier said than done. Provide a specific example from history, the news, or from your own life.

What might happen if a soldier had his girlfriend flown in to Vietnam during the war?

Write a story considering these questions: Could a soldier get his girlfriend flown in to Vietnam? How would she get there? What might happen? (Create a Word document and write a minimum of 200 words; proofread for grammar and mechanics before copying and pasting to the blog!) 

The Things They Carried pp. 59-81 (Enemies, Friends, How to Tell a True War Story)

Choose to respond to one. Write at least four complete sentences. Respond to at least one classmate's post. Follow the blogging rules! Proofread for errors before submitting!

1. Describe how Dave Jensen and Lee Strunk become friends and the agreement that they make.
2. Describe what happens to Curt Lemon.
3. Explain the incident with the water buffalo and why you think Rat Kiley did it.

What is courage?

What is courage? Who is JFK and what do you know about him? 

Respond to these questions in a minimum of five sentences. Then, reply to at least two of your classmates' posts. 

The Things They Carried, pp. 1-58

Comment on this post upon completion of pp. 1-58 in The Things They Carried: Choose to respond to one or more of the questions. Write at least four complete sentences. Comment on at least one classmate's post. Proofread before submitting. Be respectful, intelligent, and thoughtful in all posts!

1. Why do you think Tim has never told anyone about the story "On the Rainy River"? Provide examples from the story as support.
2. Explain at least three reasons why Tim does not want to go to war.
3. Summarize the events in the chapter "On the Rainy River."

Welcome!

Welcome to Mrs. Heilman's class blog! Here, you will find assignments for discussion.

The rules:
1. Proofread before submitting your post. Check for errors and for content!
2. Please post only relevant, intelligent, and thoughtful posts. You may disagree with a classmate but rude or disrespectful commentary is prohibited!
3. Be yourself. Your opinion and your thoughts matter!
4. Use complete sentences, proper grammar and mechanics, and proper capitalization and punctuation. This is not a format for texting abbreviations or typing in all caps or lower case.
5. Be sure to read and follow all directions carefully.
6. Be sure to respond to discussions with the label for your class only!