1. Looking at art - in-class activity -
2.
What's next? See handout.
The Impact of War
What is your topic?
How does war impact civilians? How does war impact soldiers? What is the
aftermath of battle? What topics can be generated that relate to the topic?
What topic did you select?
What is worth the cost of life?
How do we honor our soldiers? This could be a study of
homecomings over time. You could also research military cemeteries or burial
sites. Consider the tomb of the unknown soldier for example. Why do societies honor those whose identities
are not known? Why are swords/crosses in military battle fields? What animals
have played a powerful role in war?
You must have:
1.
An art selection
2.
Research from at least three respected sites
3.
One
interview with a family member,
friend, or classmate
4.
A quotation from literature or music or other
famous source
5.
A news link (old or new)
6.
Reference to a play, movie, or television show
Possible topics
1.
The music of war
2.
Honoring those who died – final resting places
3.
War in art
4.
War in the movies or on stage
5.
Those left behind
6.
Preparing for battle
7.
Why We Fight
8.
Unlikely Heroes
9.
Dogs in combat
Horses in combat
Weapons of war
Prisoners of war
Other . . .
Horses in combat
Weapons of war
Prisoners of war
Other . . .
You need to decide how to organize your essay. What pattern
of organization works best for your topic? For homework, create a graphic
organizer that will guide the writing of your essay. Listen in class for
examples. Take notes.
1. Comparison/Contrast
2. Classification
3. Definition
4. Cause/Effect
5. Problem/Solution
6. Argument/Position
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7.Chronological Order
8. News style/ Who, What,
When, Where, Why, How?
9. Narrative
10. Description
11. Question & Answer
12 Explanation and analysis
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Samples:
Homework: Create and fill in a graphic organizer for your war essay. At the top, clearly state your topic and the pattern you have selected. Post in CANVAS by Thursday, April 13, 2017.
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