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I am a high school resource teacher. Would this be an appropriate book for 9th/10th graders?
Alpheus Williams Considering that 9th and 10th graders are only 2 to 3 years away from draft age, I think it more than appropriate. It rings with both humanity and ver…moreConsidering that 9th and 10th graders are only 2 to 3 years away from draft age, I think it more than appropriate. It rings with both humanity and verisimilitude...while people are dehumanised and diminished in may ways...it's what war does. I doubt that it would be more confronting than many of the film or computer games they watch and play at this age...but with added humanity and strong social comment. I would think it a terrific resource for discussion and awareness. (less)
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The Things They Carried
by Tim O'Brien
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