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John Hersey’s: Hiroshima

John Hersey’s: Hiroshima. Man’s Triumph or Innocence Lost?. Click on the link to watch a historically accurate introductory video. Video does contain graphic images. http://youtu.be/t19kvUiHvAE. Pyre Putrid Immolate Malaise Retrospect Morbid Crux Apathetic Cached Solicitous

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John Hersey’s: Hiroshima

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  1. John Hersey’s: Hiroshima Man’s Triumph or Innocence Lost? Click on the link to watch a historically accurate introductory video. Video does contain graphic images. http://youtu.be/t19kvUiHvAE

  2. Pyre Putrid Immolate Malaise Retrospect Morbid Crux Apathetic Cached Solicitous Philanthropies Moribund Essential Vocabulary: Tyranny Hedonistic Xenophobic Miasma Conflagration Paroxysm Fission Prostrate Ionization Awesome Convection Vortex

  3. Merge your History… Go a Bit Further… How did John Hersey write about Hiroshima? Why would he pick that event as a topic? What were your favorite metaphors or descriptive words? Would you read another book similar to this? Why? History and Science through Literature can make powerful connections! While Hiroshima was an event in human History it would have never been possible without Science. What crossover events or essential vocabulary can be shared between the two subjects?

  4. Understanding Students: Think of the big picture. Why did this happen? Could it have been avoided? Self-Expressive Students: What would you have done differently? How does this paint humanity? Student Tips: Mastery Students: Use your KWL worksheet if you get lost. Keep it organized to help you. Interpersonal Students: Focus on the reading and putting yourself in the character’s shoes.

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