Reading "On the Rainy River"

Our next reading is a story from this book,
which is told in autobiographical narrative style. 

Goal: Introduce our new reading, "On the Rainy River" by Tim O'Brien

Agenda: 
Journal
Quickwrite
"On the Rainy River"

1. Journal 
1st period: 
What do you know about the Vietnam War?

3rd period: 
Write about someone who has been there for you when you have had to make a tough decision in your life. What did this person do to help you?

2. Quickwrite 
1st period needs to catch up on a QuickWrite that 3rd period finished yesterday.

3. Reading "On the Rainy River" 

• We are close reading today 
• Grab a highlighter or a light colored marker (put back supplies if you borrow them from our classroom) 

*Lesson Extension: 

Check out these videos to further your understanding: 

• Many Vietnam veterans still suffer from PTSD decades later
• Tim O'Brien tells a true war story 

? Ask Yourself: 

What do you think Tim O'Brien is referring to in the second video when he says "the things they carried?" 

Reminders: 
Today is a modified day. We get out early, but there is still lots to do!