Category: Reflection

Module 16 Discussion #1

12/14/2013

Be sure to read the first vignette in order to participate in this discussion.

In the title story "The Things They Carried," how do the things the men carry help define them as individuals? What are some of the more interesting items? Which "things" were unexpected? What would you carry if you went to war?

Please respond to two (2) peers during this discussion.

Module #15 Discussion

12/6/2013

An identified U.S. Army personnel wears a hand lettered "War Is Hell" slogan on his helmet, June 18, 1965, during the Vietnam War. He was with the 173rd Airborne Brigade Battalion on defense duty at Phouc Vinh airstrip in South Vietnam. (AP Photo/Horst Faas) Posted on Nuno Luciano, Picasso website "Cost of War"

The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien gives readers a look into the casualties of war through not only O'Brien's eyes, but he manages to bring out the thoughts of other men who were embroiled in the war with him.

If you were to be shipped out to unknown places within the next 24 hours, what would you carry in a knapsack on your back? Why would you take it with you? Be very descriptive and clear, so your peers can get a sense of what you would carry and why.

Respond to two (2) peers' posts this week.

Module #11 Discussion

11/9/2013

Choosing a college and area of study are hard decisions for high school seniors to make.

Read the article "The Intangible Value of a College Degree."
Post a response to the article focusing on whether or not a college degree is needed by everyone. Regardless of you answer, back up your ideas with specifics.

You need to respond to two (2) peers' posts.

Module #10 Discussion #1

11/2/2013

As you begin your new unit about choices and decisions, reflect upon a time in which you were faced with difficult choices and had to make the tough or unpopular decision.

Write about the reflection providing detail and critical thinking.

For this discussion, you will need to respond to two (2) other students' posts.

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