1. by Time O’Brien pg.32-47 Unit 4 Lesson 6
On the Rainy River
by Time O’Brien pg.32-47
Unit 4 Lesson 6

2. 1. Get a computer and go to www.missmerolaela.weebly.com
Directions:
1. Get a computer and go to
2. Go to class materials—> Unit 4 materials—> Lesson 6 Powerpoint
3. Download the Lesson 6 PowerPoint and follow the directions on each slide while reading.

3. Summary
A would-be draft dodger flees to the Canadian border. There he meets an older man who, through quiet patience, helps the younger man make a difficult choice.

4. Vocabulary to Know… acquiescence: agreement; acceptance
amortizing: paying off gradually
censure: blame
fathom: comprehend;understand
imperative: command
naive: innocent
platitude: cliches
reticence: silence; reserve
vigil: watch: guard

5. Read pg
Answer the following question in your notebook:
Why does the speaker object to the conflict in Vietnam?
He thinks confusion over the war makes it impossible to determine the rightness of American involvement.

6. Read pg. 33-35 (stop when you see the * * *)
Please write a 1-2 sentence summary in your notebook about this section of the short story.

7. Read pg. 35-38 (stop when you see the * * *)
Please write a 1-2 sentence summary in your notebook about this section of the short story.

8. Read pg. 38-39 (stop when you see the * * *)
Please write a 1-2 sentence summary in your notebook about this section of the short story.

9. Read pg. 39-43 (stop when you see the * * *)
Please write a 1-2 sentence summary in your notebook about this section of the short story.

10. Read pg. 43-44 (stop when you see the * * *)
Please write a 1-2 sentence summary in your notebook about this section of the short story.

11. Read pg. 44-47 (stop when you see the * * *)
Please write a 1-2 sentence summary in your notebook about this section of the short story.

12. Independent Practice *Upload on Engrade Turn Ins*
Describe the speaker’s conflict over serving in Vietnam.
What does the Rainy River represent to the speaker?
Why do you think the speaker says that Elroy Berdahl saved his life? Cite textual evidence to support your response.