Vietnam2

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• Studiejaar 2

The Vietnam war lesson 2

The life of a soldier 

Today's goals

• At the end of this lesson you can understand the meening behind the song "I can't write left handed"
• At the end  of this lesson you can write a formal letter to a soldier's family

What is this song about?
Can you explain the title?

new words

Why does he think the lawyer can get a deferment for his younger brother?

Why is it important for him to involve the reverend?

Write a letter to the singer's mother 

•  use a formal tone
•  be sure to include

1. that her son got shot, explain how and where
2. that he askes her to contact the lawyer to get a deferment for his brother
3. that he asks her to contact the reverend 

Discuss

Think of what the soldier and his family are going through

Imagine how this would impact you if this were to happen to you or someone close to you