AQotWF: Seminar Coaching

Starter 13

1. What did you do this weekend?
2. What is ironic, or dramatically unexpected, about the ending of AQotWF?
3. In Paul's opinion, the war has ruined those who survived the war almost as much as those who died.  Do you agree or disagree?  Why?

AQotWF Seminar Coaching

Review coaching expectations.  Use Coaching Handout to work through the text in a small group.  

AQotWF Seminar Prewrite

Answer any two of the following questions in well thought out paragraphs.  These may be handwritten or typed.  This is your ticket to participate in seminar tomorrow.  Without this, you will not be allowed to participate, and you will receive a 0 for the seminar.  If typed, they MUST be printed BEFORE CLASS STARTS.

1. What is the truth of war the author is trying to convey in this book?
2. Is this an anti-war novel?  Why/why not?
3. What do you think is the passage in this book that best expresses the truth of war?  Quote it, and explain why you chose it.
4. When Paul goes on leave, why does he react so negatively to being home?  Why does he say, on page 185, that he should never have gone on leave?
5. Chapter 9 is a turning point in the book.  What crucial realization does Paul have in this chapter?

Study Time!

If you have any time left at the end of class, use it to study for your WWI Quiz on Wednesday!

HOMEWORK

1. AQotWF Seminar Prewrite:  See above for specific instructions.  DUE: Tuesday, Start of Class.
2. Study for WWI QUIZ:  Quiz on Wednesday!!!