A Flawed Method of Gauging Understanding

So claims the exam-prep book we are working with. But then, it quickly counters, "Get with the program! It's a necessary evil." So, we spent more time on this evil today - ironically in response to Norma's request. Yes, the Norma who had to write the DELF exam today, and so missed all the multiple choice fun! Oh well. You people will be soooo happy to never write another exam in your life - that's the best part of your 30's and 40's. Well ... there are a few other good things too! :) Homework: Just to prove that she is not as predictable as you think, Ms. Mountain did not assign any more reading today. (It's awkward talking about myself in third person.)

1. Instead, I (that's better) want you to do some viewing: Look at the painting and sculpture on pages 315 and 316 of your text. Answer questions 1-3 on page 316.


2. Then take a look at this website for The Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. Take a look at the photo gallery and the interactive panoramas (scroll down on the photo page). The 360 cameras give a good idea of what the site it like. Then go back to the main page and read some of Today's Wall Casualties. If you click on the INFO PAGE for any of the soldiers, you get a sense of how long they served and the conditions in which they were killed. There is also a link there to comments and pictures from others. It is very mvoing to read about some of the fallen soldiers and will offer greater perspective to the novel, I think.

Ciao!