Here are some ideas for assessable work based on what we have looked at so far when studying language and war
Written task 1 – The author of Text C, Walter Cronkite, received a lot of criticism for writing that text. It was a very controversial piece in its time. You could write several shorter letters to the editor of the newspaper that published this piece. Be sure to question his role. Is he writing as a news reporter or an opinion columnist?
Further oral activity – The telephone conversations can be heard in the 2003 documentary on Robert McMamara titled, The Fog of War. As you watch the documentary, take notes on how language is used by both McNamara and others in relation to war. Present your findings in a presentation.
If it were done, when 'tis done 