Theme: The Ethics of War

March 24 - 26

Theme: The Ethics of War


(Special Edition: The Crisis in Libya)

A Long Way Gone – Chapter 11-12 (pgs. 89-113)

Assessment: DEBATE

The US has recently joined forces with allies to put a stop to Gadhafi's reign in Libya. Do you feel that this was the right thing for the US to do? In considering your answer, research why Libya is in turmoil. In addition, compare it the Ishmael Beah's choice to join the National Army as a boy soldier.

Supplemental Reading:

OPINION: Why Libya 2011 is not Iraq 2003

OPINION: Airstrikes in Libya; Questions back home

Creating a Soundtrack

If you could put a music list together for your reading, which songs would you choose?



Task: Create an enlarged image of an IPOD. Write down 20 songs that represent characters, feelings, plot, symbols, etc. Justify your choices with quotes, explanations, or images from the reading.



Product: To get an A, the finished product must be artistic, clean, NOT in pencil, meaningful, and must have attention to detail. In addition, each group member is responsible to write a paragraph on a separate sheet of paper. The paragraph must portray a DETAILED connection between a song and the reading. Use the lyrics, evidence from the novel, themes, etc.