Quickwrite Topic

“No female, no matter how fierce, could have come with a man’s strength, fought with the power and courage men fight with…” (45.400-2).

Quickwrite—7 Minutes “No female, no matter how fierce, could have come with a man’s

strength, fought with the power and courage men fight with…” (45.400-2).

Consider female soldiers in war. Should they be allowed to fight on the front lines alongside men? Why or why not?

On a separate sheet of paper, in one full paragraph or more, explain why you believe what you do. Please pay attention to the counterargument and address that issue as well.

Quickwrite—7 Minutes “No female, no matter how fierce, could have come with a man’s

strength, fought with the power and courage men fight with…” (45.400-2).

Consider female soldiers in war. Should they be allowed to fight on the front lines alongside men? Why or why not?

On a separate sheet of paper, in one full paragraph or more, explain why you believe what you do. Please pay attention to the counterargument and address that issue as well.

“It’s a Teach Each Other Tuesday!”

English IIINovember 5, 2013

Mr. Houghteling

AGENDA

QuickwriteWomen at WarA or B

Women at War—Find a PartnerA. “Women at war: Pentagon is easing its job limits”

February 9, 2012

B. “Women in Combat: US military officially lifts ban on female soldiers”

January 25, 2013

Women at War—Find a Partner

A. Read “Women at war: Pentagon is easing its job limits.” Annotate the most important ideas of this article. Share with your partner.

B. READ “Women in Combat: US military officially lifts ban on female soldiers.” Annotate the most important ideas of this article. Share with your partner.

After the reading and sharing…Did the articles confirm or challenge your beliefs about women fighting on the front lines alongside men? Explain your answer fully, using textual evidence to support your answer.

Source Materialhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-

2099399/Rick-Santorum-claims-female-soldiers-line-compromise-missions.html

 http://visual.ly/women-war-female-soldiers-front-line

http://articles.philly.com/2012-02-10/news/31046538_1_combat-jobs-ground-combat-units-women

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jan/24/us-military-lifts-ban-women-combat

HOMEWORK

• Complete the Study Guide Questions for “Grendel’s Mother.”