The Things They Carried
The Things They Carried is a fictionalized account of soldiers’ experiences in the Vietnam conflict. It promises to tell a war story and ten draws the reader into the experiences of the characters with which he peoples his novel. The novel deals with feelings of alienation and guilt, examines the responsibilities of decision-making, and demonstrates the value of being able to reflect on past experiences objectively.
About the Series:
Novel/Drama curriculum units contain complete lesson plans with preliminary and follow-up work, teacher notes with plot summary, background, and rationale, ready-to-use worksheets, and suggested answers for student questions. These study guides encourage the development of thinking, reading, speaking, research, and writing skills as well as critical thinking skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
Price: $19.95
Literary Form
American Novel
Student Activities
Students participate in research activities, interviewing, character analysis, and reflection and response activities. They analyze the purpose, theme, and style of the novel.
Supplementary materials include an essay test and answer key.
Ethical Values
- Integrity
- Loyalty
- Responsibility
- Teamwork
- Truth
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