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Expository Essay #1:

According to Martin Luther Kng Jr, "War is a poor chisel to carve out tomorrows." Consider the truth of this statement in light of current events. Using an example from history, science, current events, film or your own experience, write an essay analyzing whether war is an effective tool for building the future.

In the yellow textbook: “The Gettysburg Address” by Lincoln

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Vocab terms: Conceived Consecrated Detract Devotion Resolve

“War is not Kind” by Crane and “Beat! Beat! Drums!” by Whitman



“An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” by Bierce



vocab terms: Apprise evade inaccessible preternturally ineffable ludicrous perceptibly interminable subordinate summarily

“In Another Country” by Hemingway

The Red Badge of Courage- Stephen Crane

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Classwork sheets for novel:

Study Guide Questions:

Work from 3/12/12: Questions from story, "Where have you gone Charming Billy?" and Essay Prompt: Please read the essay directions carefully Rubric for the essay is under the assignment!

Letters from the front line:

Letters from soldiers PBS special: []

Civil War letters: []

//Julius Ceasar// by Shakespeare- Play

Information on the Roman Republic:

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INteractive map of the empire:

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In the yellow textbook: <span style="color: #808000; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">“In Response to Executive Order 9066” by Okita

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<span style="color: #808000; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">“Letter from Paradise…” by Didion

<span style="color: #808000; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">“The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner” by Jarrell <span style="color: #808000; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">“Why Soldiers Won’t Talk” by Steinbeck <span style="color: #808000; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">“Ambush” by O’Brien <span style="color: #808000; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">“Camouflaging the Chimera” by Kommunyakaa

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<span style="color: #808000; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">“At the Justice Department, November 15, 1969” by Levertov

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1. Students will gain adequate exposure to a range of text and become independent and fluent readers by reading grade level appropriate complex text. 2. Students will demonstrate an increasing sophistication in all aspects of language use, from vocabulary and syntax to the development and organization of ideas when writing for a variety of purposes and audiences. 3. Through participation in structured conversations built around important content in various domains, students will increase their ability to contribute appropriately to these conversations. 4. Students will gain a firmer control over the conventions of the English language* through reading and writing. *Language is defined as but not limited to vocabulary, syntax, grammar, mechanics and rhetorical effects and their functions. ||
 * **Established Goals:**
 * **Understandings:**

Students will understand that…

 * Writers, artists and musicians use their craft as a way to expose historical events and social concerns.
 * Writers, artists, musicians, and the media use their craft to present the effects and opinions war has on individuals, families, society, cultures and politics.
 * Writers, artists and musicians use their craft to make people question war. || **Essential Questions:**
 * How is human suffering during war portrayed in the Arts and Media?
 * How does war impact individuals, societies, politics and cultures?
 * Why does war bring on so much controversy?
 * How are the controversies about war evident in literature, art, music and the media? ||

1. You have been studying the impact was has on a society. Imagine you are a parent of a soldier who has been killed in combat. You have always been supportive of you child’s military obligations; however, you now have doubts about your country’s role in the military operation. You have decided to research more on the negative and positive effects of war. While researching, you have encountered many people and you were asked to represent your state at a hearing inWashington,DCabout war. You are to give a five-minute multi-media presentation highlighting important points and details about the effects and your opinion about war. You should be prepared for questioning and scrutiny by the senators. 2. Students are to write and type a 4-5 page research paper using the MLA format. || **Other Evidence:** 1. Write a letter to Brutus as one of the conspirators convincing him to join the conspiracy. 2. “All is fair in love and war” is a famous statement. Write an essay analyzing if you believe this statement is accurate or not. 3. Write an argumentative essay that is similar to one on the state test or SATs. 4. Tests and quizzes on the readings 5. Open-Ended Questions ||
 * **Performance Task:**