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Write beautiful truth of war sentences for each character! Make them amazing, play with description and symbolism! 1. What is the truth of war for…. a. Roland Weary? b. Mary O’Hare? c. Edgar Derby? d. Tralfamadorians? e. Billy Pilgrim? f. Kurt Vonnegut? Rubric Self-Assessment 1. Go through the content rubric for WWII. Look at the GOT IT column. 2. Ignore the map test/political cartoons part! I will not be testing you on this. 3. Rate each bullet point on a scale of 1-3. a. 1 = not confident about it b. 2 = pretty close to getting it c. 3 = could nail this questions right now WWII Quiz Study Time 1. Study for WWII quiz...It's coming up on Monday! 2. Groups = no more than 3, or individually 3. Use study strategies on your handout (should be in the references section of your binder) 4. Study at least twenty minutes a day! De-annotate your book after you finish your seminar! Seminar Reflection Click this link for the handout/assignments details. DUE MONDAY before class starts. Homework 1) Seminar Reflection. Due Monday, start of class. 2) Study for Quiz on Monday. Today's Missions:
1) I can prepare for a Socratic Seminar by analyzing Slaughterhouse 5 with a group of classmates. 2) I can talk about how combat changed in WWII with specific examples. 3) I can support my classmates by honoring our group work time and staying focused on the task at hand. Starter 24: What are your perceptions of urban warfare? How do you think it might differ from the more traditional warfare of WWI? Think about tactics, weapons, strategy, soldier’s experience. Siege of Stalingrad Background
In coaching this text, your group should do the following, in this order. First discuss, then write. 1. Go through the book chapter by chapter. For each chapter, answer the questions below. Try to go beyond simplistic and concrete answer—dig deep! a. What is the most important point Vonnegut makes about war in this chapter? b. What is the most important thing you learned about Billy Pilgrim in this chapter? c. What questions does your group still have about this chapter? 2. For the WHOLE BOOK…. a. What point is Vonnegut trying to make with this book? b. What is 1 good discussion question for the seminar tomorrow? (write your question on a sticky note and put it on the white board. Slaughterhouse Five: Seminar Prewrite Answer two of the following three questions in well developed paragraphs. Answers may be typed or handwritten. Proofread! 1. Summarize the plot of the novel in one paragraph 2. How did you respond to the text—emotionally or intellectually? Did you feel involved with the text or distant from it? 3. What is the most important word in Slaughterhouse 5? What is the most important phrase? What is the most important aspect. Explain in detail. HOMEWORK Finish Seminar Prewrite (see above for instructions) and staple it to your Coaching sheet. Have ready at the start of class- it is your ticket into seminar. DUE: Thursday, start of class. |
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