O'Brien Imaginative Projects 8-31-06
The Things They Carried
Enrichment Activities: Imagination—choose one of the following. Due Thursday, 9/7/06
1. Imagine that Mary Anne eventually returned to civilian life in the United States. How would she look and act? How would she talk about her experience? What would she be doing now? Write a narrative essay from the POV of Mary Anne OR an imaginary interview with Mary Anne.
2. Lieutenant Jimmy Cross loves Martha and hopes she will change her mind about him, even after she indicates that she will probably never marry. Imagine the two meet at a high school reunion this year. What will they be able to tell each other now that they couldn’t before? What will remain a mystery? Write a story about their reunion—including the dialogue.
3. O’Brien says stories can make the dead talk. Imagine that one of the dead characters from this story could talk to you. What would s/he say? Tell a story s/he would tell.
4. Write the lyrics for a song about war. Use specific imagery from a real or imagined combat scenario. To earn more credit write the music and either record it or bring your instrument to perform for the class.
5. Create a shrine that includes a tribute object dedicated to each of the men featured in this novel.
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I have to be honest with all of you with this project, but I wanted to see how they could rise to a challenge if they had some creative control; I knew it was asking a lot of them in 2 days, but I have to tell you that the projects were very thoughtful and very creative. In particular, Victor Karam, Abraham Quilizapa and Emmanuel Ruiz really stood out as strong oral presenters. Also, all 3 had very strong projects--the shrines and a song (with original lyrics) were presented. The class was very supportive and respectful, and many of the projects now adorn the walls of the classroom I use. I am very proud of them!
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