Friday, April 8th, 2016
English 11A
TODAY’S OBJECTIVES:
Students will examine how the author’s purpose affects
his/her use of language and choice of form.
AGENDA:
1. Complete warmup #24 (following directions).
2. With clock buddy, finish excerpts from “How to Tell a
True War Story” from The Things They Carried
(pp.65-76); write down all the different ways that a war
story is true. What is the author’s point about making
such a big deal about the validity of war stories? As a
class, discuss why Rat Kiley killed the baby water
buffalo…
3. With clock buddy, read three poems from Vietnam and Iraqi
War (see handout) from different perspectives and answer
questions.
4. Complete your collection of 3-word phrases for original poem
(see handout) from The Things They Carried and turn in
on Monday.
5. Read together as a class pp. 94-95, 99-100, 102-104
from The Things They Carried and discuss characters,
plot, etc. Then write a personal narrative (at least one
paragraph) from the viewpoint of Fossie, Mary Anne’s
fiance. What were his thoughts and feelings? Turn in
at end of period.
HOMEWORK/UPCOMING DUE DATES:
First reading quiz on Fallen Angels: Ch. 1-12: Wednesday,
4/13.