Task 1 Based on your understanding of the selected poem, perform extensive web research and write a report detailing the conflict represented in the poem(s) of your choice. Bear in mind that this piece of background information will allow your blog audience to further understand the poem as well as your analysis of the poem in Task 2. Be sure to include your references and credit your sources.
Background information
Steve Carlson is an ordinary soldier who has experienced 3 years of war. He joined the United States Army in October 2000 and went to Infantry Basic Training, and Airborne School in Ft. Benning Georgia. He then reported to D Company 1st battalion 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment. 82nd Airborne Division in Ft. Bragg North Carolina. He deployed to Kosovo in November 2001 as part of peace keeping operations. He Deployed to Afghanistan in of December 2002 where he participated in combat operations. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 2003.
FULL POEM
They unloaded the dead and maimed right before our eyes
They washed out the blood, we loaded our ruck’s and then took to the skies
Over the mountains, villages, and valleys we flew
Where we would land we had not a clue
Bullets are flying, the LZ is hot
We’re leaving this bird whether we like it or not
30 seconds they yelled, Lock N Load and grab your shit
Get ready to go and make it quick
My heart is pumping adrenalin through all of my veins
I run as fast as I can through the lead rain
The noise is tremendous, terror I can’t define
The only reason I survived that day was divine
I kept pulling the trigger and reloading and pulling some more
You do what you have to do, with that I will say no more
We fought from the valleys to the mountain peaks
From house to cave, to car to creek
Dirty and tired and hungry and scared
We slept with our boots on so we were always prepared
Those majestic mountains so steep, so high they kiss the skies
The Hindu Kush has changed so many lives
Up the mountains with heavy loads we trod
Who knew hell was so close to God
Beauty and terror are a strong mixed drink
So we drank it like drunkards and tried not to think
Good men and bad men, Mothers lost son’s
Everyone loses their innocence when they carry guns
Washed in the blood, and baptized by fire
I will never forget those who were called higher
They say blood is thicker than water, well lead is thicker than blood
Brothers aren’t born they’re earned. In the poppy fields, the tears, and the mud
And when I get to heaven to Saint Peter I will tell
Another Paratrooper reporting for duty sir, I spent my time in hell
CONFLICT
to be continued......
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
Language Arts E-Learning assignment intrapersonal c
The person that I would want to befriend with in TKAM is Atticus.
He is very friendly and has a good temper. This is very important because I have a bad temper and gets angry easily. With his patience and good temper , there will not be so many quarrels over trifle matters. As time past, I may also be influenced by him and become more patient and will not get angry easily.
He is also upright and gentlemanly. As he has many good moral values , I could learn them and practice good habits and speak nicely as a gentleman because when I gets angry, I tend to give out words that are unpleasant and hurt others feelings.
Lastly, he is good at communicating to others and persuade others without force.This is a very good skill because I tend to become violent and aggressive if things does not go my way.
I will be able to communicate others and solve matters peacefully .
He is very friendly and has a good temper. This is very important because I have a bad temper and gets angry easily. With his patience and good temper , there will not be so many quarrels over trifle matters. As time past, I may also be influenced by him and become more patient and will not get angry easily.
He is also upright and gentlemanly. As he has many good moral values , I could learn them and practice good habits and speak nicely as a gentleman because when I gets angry, I tend to give out words that are unpleasant and hurt others feelings.
Lastly, he is good at communicating to others and persuade others without force.This is a very good skill because I tend to become violent and aggressive if things does not go my way.
I will be able to communicate others and solve matters peacefully .
First Post
After taken the learning style test at
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks3/ict/multiple_int/questions/choose_lang.cfm
I found out that my learning style is intrapersonal (know self)and linguistic (language).
The multiple intelligence test is a very good test because through the test, you will be able to know your learning style, thus you will find the best way of learning according to the test result.
Everyone learns differently and finding your own way is important.
Frankly, I am not shocked by the result.
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks3/ict/multiple_int/questions/choose_lang.cfm
I found out that my learning style is intrapersonal (know self)and linguistic (language).
The multiple intelligence test is a very good test because through the test, you will be able to know your learning style, thus you will find the best way of learning according to the test result.
Everyone learns differently and finding your own way is important.
Frankly, I am not shocked by the result.
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