1. AP LANG: Historical Context

2. Agenda: Complete the Bell Ringer
Watch Vietnam War Doc for Historical Context for TTTC
HW: Read TTTC Chap. 1 and complete assignment

3. Bell Ringer
Complete the Bell Ringer

4. Historical Context for TTTC
We will watch a History Channel documentary about the Vietnam War to gain some knowledge about the historical context of The Things They Carried.
HOWEVER,
You need to watch this documentary RHETORICALLY as it was created from a particular perspective for a particular audience. While it does present facts, we also need to consider how and why the directors make choices and what the implications are.

5. Historical Context for TTTC
As you watch, answer the factual questions, but also consider your rhetorical triangle for the documentary as a whole.
We will begin with the episode “The Beginning”
Vietnam in HD: Episode 1-The Beginning
Vietnam in HD: Episode 3-Tet Offensive

6. Homework:
Read The Things They Carried Chapter 1 “The Things They Carried” and complete the assignment.