The Things They Carried Assignments:
Due Monday, Sept. 13:
"The Things They Carried" (pages 1-26)
We will read "Stockings" in class (pages 17 & 18)
Due Wednesday, Sept. 15:
"Love" and "Spin" (pages 27-38)
Due Thursday, Sept. 16:
"On the Rainy River" (pages 39-61)
Due Friday, Sept. 17:
The Things They Carried Writing Assignment (Rough Draft)
Due Monday, Sept. 20:
"Enemies," "Friends," "How to Tell a True War Story," and "Dentist" (pages 62-88)
Due Tuesday, Sept. 21:
I will assign you one of the following chapters to have been completed for today:
"The Man I Killed" (pages 124-130)
"Ambush"(pages 131-134)
You all must read:
"Good Form" (pages 179-180)
Due Wednesday, Sept. 22:
Titles and artists to three Contemporary War Songs (print out lyrics to one of your choices)
Due Thursday, Sept. 23:
"Speaking of Courage" (pages 137-154)
"Notes" (pages 155-161)
"In the Field" (pages 162-178)
"Field Trip" (pages 181-188)
Due Friday, Sept. 24:
"Sweet Heart of the Song Tra Bong" (pages 89-116)
You will be reading the last chapter in class today -- "The Lives of the Dead." Pay close attention to Tim's story about Linda.
Monday, Sept. 27:
You will have an end writing on The Things They Carried
You will need to bring in a college essay topic from a college of your choice
