Descriptive Language and Dresden

Starter 20:

1.      Page 88-  How does the description of the Tralfamadorian novel connect to Vonnegut’s novel?

2.      Page 101 (paragraph 5)- Do people need lies to go on living?  Why/why not?

3.      Page 125- why would Vonnegut choose to mention himself here?  We haven’t seen him since the first paragraph, so why now?

DescriptiveLanguage Activity

Complete handout for activity- linked above.

Dresden 4 Corners

Agree or disagree with the following statement, and explain your reasoning: “In a war, it is okay (moral) to bomb civilian targets if it will help your country to win.”

Dresden Notes:  Overview                       

1.      Brief context of the bombing of Dresden (connect to Germany’s bombing of Britain during the Blitz- British decided to area bomb after the Blitz).

2.      Feb. 13-15, 1945

3.      Eastern Front moving in, Russia wanted help in weakening Germany

4.      650,000 incendiaries, 8000 lbs of high explosives, hundreds of 4000 lb bombs.

Dresden Document Sorting

1.      Read through each document in the Dresden Documents on pages 63-72 of your class reader.

2.      Place each document in the correct column below. 

3.      As you read, underline the parts of the document that told you where that document should be.

Yes: The bombing was justified	Neutral: Could go either way	No: The bombing was not justified
	Doc. #1

4.      Check with Lori to make sure this is correct.  Homework if not complete!

HOMEWORK:  Finish sorting Dresden Documents.  DUE: Start of class, Thursday.