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Warm-up #1

Explore WWI through powerful poetry like "In Flanders Field" and "Dolce Et Decorum Est," along with poignant songs like "American Soldier" and "Hero of War." Dive deep into the contrasting perspectives on war.

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Warm-up #1

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  1. Warm-up #1 • Is it altogether wonderful to die for your country, why or why not?

  2. Weapons of WW1

  3. New Media

  4. The Great War Workbook pg. 6 Class docs pg. 30

  5. Essential Questions • How is the idea of war different than the actual conditions of war?

  6. In Flanders Field pg. 30 • By John McCrae • Requiem: Mass or religious service for the dead • Vocabulary • Poppies: Flowers • Larks: Birds • Quarrel: Fight • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKoJvHcMLfc

  7. In Flanders Field Discussion Questions • 1. What is the tone of the poem? (sad? happy? sarcastic?) • 2. What does he mean by “The torch: be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die.” • 3. What message does this poem send to readers about war?

  8. Dolce Et Decorum Est pg. 31 • By Wilfred Owen • Died in battle one week before Armistice Day • Written in a letter home, then published after his death • “Dolce et decorum est pro patria mori” • Line from Roman Poet Homer • Latin, means: It is sweet and proper to die for one’s country • Vocabulary • Five-Nines: Artillery shells used to drop mustard gas • Lime: (Quicklime) Chemical that burns skin • Cud: Food that had been swallowed and regurgitated to be chewed again • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-dpxgDoVUw&feature=youtu.be&t=22s

  9. Dolce Et Decorum Est Discussion Questions • List some places where Owen uses imagery? • What is the tone/mood of this poem? • What message does this poem send to the reader about war?

  10. Toby Keith “American Soldier • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWrMeBR8W-c • What phrases stick out/show a perspective of war?

  11. Toby Keith “American Soldier? • m just trying to be a fatherRaise a daughter and a sonBe a lover to their motherEverything to everyoneUp and at 'em bright and earlyI'm all business in my suitYeah, I'm dressed up for successFrom my head down to my boots • I don't do it for the moneyThere's bills that I can't payI don't do it for the gloryI just do it anywayProviding for our future's my responsibilityYeah, I'm real good under pressureBeing all that I can be • And I can't call in sick on MondaysWhen the weekends been too strongI just work straight through the holidaysAnd sometimes all night longYou can bet that I stand readyWhen the wolf growls at the doorHey, I'm solid, hey I'm steadyHey I'm true down to the core • And I will always do my dutyNo matter what the priceI've counted…

  12. Rise Against “Hero of War” • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DboMAghWcA • What phrases stick out/show a perspective of war?

  13. Verse 1 and chorus • He said "SonHave you seen the world?Well what would you sayIf I said that you could?Just carry this gunYou'll even get paid"I said, "That sounds pretty good"Black leather bootsSpit-shined so brightThey cut off my hairBut it looks alrightWe marched and we sangWe all became friendsAs we learned how to fight • A hero of warYeah, that's what I'll beAnd when I come homeThey'll be damn proud of meI'll carry this flagTo the grave if I mustCause it's a flag that I loveAnd a flag that I trust

  14. Verse 2 and Chorus • I kicked in the doorI yelled my commandsThe children, they criedBut I got my manWe took him awayA bag over his faceFrom his family and his friendsThey took off his clothesThey pissed in his handsI told them to stopBut then I joined inWe beat him with gunsAnd batons not just onceBut again and again • A hero of warYeah, that's what I'll beAnd when I come homeThey'll be damn proud of meI'll carry this flagTo the grave if I mustCause it's a flag that I loveAnd a flag that I trust

  15. Verse 3 and Chorus • She walkedThrough bullets and hazeI asked her to stopI begged her to stayBut she pressed onSo I lifted my gunAnd I fired awayAnd the shells jumped trough the smokeAnd into the sandThat the blood now had soakedShe collapsed with a flag in her handA flag white as snow • A hero of warIs that what they see?Just medals and scarsSo damn proud of meAnd I brought home that flagNow it gathers dustBut it's a flag that I loveIt's the only flag I trust

  16. WWI Poems Journal • “It is sweet and proper to die for one’s country.” What do you think about this quote? Include any reactions to the poems and songs from class. (1/2 page) - We will discuss Journals next class

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