Critical Literacy of War Imagery Purpose: To position students to critically analyze historical and contemporary images of war for their persuasive intent

What was it? When was it? Where was it? Who was involved? How did it conclude?

What was the role that artists played in “nation building” during the American Revolution?

Go to this link: 1.html 1.html Directions: Read the activity: (1) The Case of Confused Identity Key Questions: 1) What was the photographer doing to photographs that was staged? 2) What was the intent of the photographer in staging the photographs?

1) What was the photographer doing to photographs that was staged? 2) What was the intent of the photographer in staging the photographs? 3) What role did photographers play in nation- building during the Civil War?

coffins.html In three sentences, explain what this article was about.

What role do photographers play in nation-building during our current wars?

Find 4 photographs taken from contemporary American war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Write a paragraph for each photograph that answers these questions: 1) “What was the intent of the photographer with taking this image?” 2) “Do you agree with the photographer’s perspective with this image? Explain.”

Construction of Knowledge – construct new knowledge to solve problems Disciplined Inquiry – investigative exploration that led to elaborate conversation Value Beyond School – academic knowledge that can be practically used in life