Saturday, March 15, 2008

War and the world today

As this year's election heats up, the topic of the war in Iran will become even more prominant and controversial. Challenge your students to think deeply about their stand on this issue and not just parrot back what the media or a popular candidate espouses.

Read the link provided to Wildfred Owen's classic poem, "Dulce Est Decorum Est." http://www.warpoetry.co.uk/owen1.html Then respond to the following:

What does it mean to you to be patriotic? Should you be willing to die for your country? If you aren't, does that mean you aren't patriotic?