Thursday, April 7th, 2016 English 11B TODAY’S OBJECTIVES: Students will examine how the author’s purpose affects his/her use of language and choice of form. AGENDA: 1. Complete a T- chart on the following topic: You have received a draft notice TODAY saying you have to report to war. You have two options: Leave and serve your country, or Flee the United States of America Regardless, your life will change dramatically. Which would you choose? With partner, list at least three pros and cons of your decision. Then individually write a letter to a significant person explaining and defending your choice. Turn in at end of period. 2. With clock buddy, read 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. Watch PBS Documentary Bloods in ‘Nam. What rhetorical devices (ethos, pathos, logos) does the director use to make his story compelling? 4. Continue Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers. HOMEWORK/UPCOMING DUE DATES: