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War and Peace

War and Peace. Find someone who…. Has been in the military Has a relative who fought in WWII Knows what country the Nazis were from Feels like war is never justified Feels like war is sometimes necessary to resolve conflicts Would like to be a soldier Thinks that war can be romantic.

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War and Peace

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  1. War and Peace

  2. Find someone who… • Has been in the military • Has a relative who fought in WWII • Knows what country the Nazis were from • Feels like war is never justified • Feels like war is sometimes necessary to resolve conflicts • Would like to be a soldier • Thinks that war can be romantic EnglishCornerCafe.com

  3. War in Your Society • What are some recent wars your country has fought in? • What do you think of them? • Were they necessary? • Did your country win? • Do you know any of the soldiers who fought in those wars? Who? What did they do? • Do you think your country will be in a war in the next 20 years? Why (not)? • What do you think of the soldiers in your country? • Who do you think are the toughest soldiers in history? EnglishCornerCafe.com

  4. The Gods of War • Each of you represents a different type of warrior (soldier/fighter) • Try to find out more about each culture • Ask the other students • Where their soldier is from • Another question about the soldier • A hint to the questions is in the right column • Fill out your paper – but don’t look at the other students’ papers! EnglishCornerCafe.com

  5. Vikings • From • Northern Europe (Finland, Norway, Sweden) • Famous for: • Sailing to towns near the sea and large rivers then raiding (attacking) and pillaging (taking things from) them EnglishCornerCafe.com

  6. Samurai • From • Japan • Famous for: • Strong codes of honor (ideas about right and wrong) and the necessity of taking their own lives rather than fail EnglishCornerCafe.com

  7. Masai • From • Kenya, Africa • Famous for: • Needing to kill a lion alone with a spear to become a man, incredible bravery and strength EnglishCornerCafe.com

  8. Gurkha • From • Nepal/ Northern India • Famous for: • Being a fearless fighting group as part of the British army. Sam Manekshaw: "If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or is a Gurkha." EnglishCornerCafe.com

  9. Mongol • From • Mongolia • Famous for: • Ghengis Khan’s fighting force of horse-mounted archers conquering one of the largest empires in history EnglishCornerCafe.com

  10. Spartans • From • The Sparta region of ancient Greece • Famous for: • An entire society of warriors. Boys began training at age 7; citizenship was granted at age 30 for those who pass EnglishCornerCafe.com

  11. Soldiers! • Would you ever be interested in joining the military? Why (not)? • What would be good and bad about being a soldier? • Have you ever been in a physical fight? What happened? • Have you ever been in a non-physical fight? What happened? • When is it okay to express your anger? How can you do that appropriately? EnglishCornerCafe.com

  12. Is it? Discuss these two quotes. What do these mean? Do you agree or disagree? Why? • “All is fair in love and war.” – Proverb • “Love is like war… Easy to start, difficult to finish and impossible to forget.” – H.L. Mencken • “War can’t kill love. Love can kill war.” – Helene Lagerburg EnglishCornerCafe.com

  13. Love and War • Would you ever date a soldier? • What are some of the most romantic war stories you’ve heard of? • Do you think that love can be similar to war? • Have you ever been the loser in the battle of love? • Is there anything that a person shouldn’t do to win their love?What? • If you fell in love with a girl/boy who was already in a romantic relationship, what would you do? • If you fell in love with your best friend’s partner, what would you do? EnglishCornerCafe.com

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