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Summary and Objective
Prior to this activity, students researched a number of topics to learn about the reality of World War I in conjunction with the reading of the novel "All is Quiet on the Western Front." The intent of this exercise is to illustrate the maturation of a young Deerfield man by reading his letters from late adolescence to the time of his death in France. The reflection of his life in the memorial service text is an interesting contrast to the young man revealed by his letters.
Teaching Plan
Step 1.
Relate the letters to the study of WWI to place them in a context.
Step 2.
Place the letters in a learning station - a station among others dealing with WWI topics (nurses/medical services, strategies,weapons,leaders).
Step 3.
Students will read the letters and make an anecdotal record of issues which appeared to concern him at each period in time.
Step 4.
Then students will be asked to compare the young man in the letters with the deceased man in the memorial tributes.
Step 5.
In conclusion, students will be asked to write about what they think makes a "hero."
Step 6.
Students will be asked to think of a current day "hero" and draw comparisons to their character with the "glimpse" we are given of Thomas Ashley in the memorial text.
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