This is your first assessment for the year. It is a written report based on the novel 'The Things They Carried' by Tim O'Brien. You will read through four chapters and comment on what theme is connected throughout each chapter. Read through the assessment criteria/outline.

Before you read through the texts make sure that you read through the following articles and watch the video. This will give you a context on what the text is about. This will give you a different lens and understanding when you start to unpack the text.

Vietnam War Veterans still have PTSD

Vietnam War

Once you have completed the reading logs for each text, follow this writing frame to help you put all the information together. The instructions for introduction and conclusion are here.

Here is an outline on how you can start your connections report! Have a look and give it a go. All the best.