Ambush by Tim O'Brien: Excerpt from The Things They Carried

This lesson provides secondary students with opportunities to analyze a character's motivation in an excerpt from a work of literary nonfiction.

Resource ID#: 48593 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 9

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Internet Connection, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office, Computer Media Player

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: Vietnam, Tim O'Brien, Ambush, The Things They Carried, characterization, character motivation, literary nonfiction

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Assessment, Text Resource, Formative Assessment

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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