In this discussion post, you will ask 3 questions from “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien (CHAPTER 1 ONLY), and answer them thoroughly. Here is an outline of how each of the 3 questions should be answered:
1. Topic sentence: answer the question that you have provided
2. include a direct quote from the text that supports your opinion, cite the quote
3. explain why this quote proves your opinion on the question you have posed
4. include a direct quote from the text that supports your opinion, cite the quote
5. explain why this quote proves your opinion on the question you have posed
6. Closing sentence: summarize your answer and the support you have provided
– Make sure that each of the 3 responses has 2 quotes
– Ask and answer questions in present tense
– Make sure discussion questions are not simply based on the plot. Consider important imagery, symbolism, possible themes, character analysis, etc.
– Don’t just include questions/quotes from one section of the story
– No plagiarism
– BE SPECIFIC
