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To generate interest in and enable readers to connect to The Things They Carried, class members write about what they carry—both tangible and intangible things. The class then makes a list of these things and compares the list to things the soldiers carried.
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Instructional Ideas
- Project an image of a typical military backpack, a list of the items usually included, and the weight of these items. Then, load a backpack with the same weight and ask class members to don the backpack
Classroom Considerations
- Carefully consider the background of class members and the attitudes of your community before beginning the novel
Pros
- A rationale for the activity and step-by-step directions are included in the packet
Cons
- None