Resources for book "Kent State" by Deborah Wiles by Andrea https://padlet.com/andreanicolepickering/j4xk76ttz584yaz0 The materials below support an in-depth study of the book, "Kent State," by Deborah Wiles. Included are websites, books, a documentary, and music that will surely enrich the reading for any student analyzing this important story. Color Key: Green = Music. Red = Social Media. Orange = Webpage. Black = Film. Blue = Book. Purple = "Kent State" en-us 2023-04-17 02:00:38 UTC 2025-11-03 11:03:10 UTC hello@padlet.com andreanicolepickering https://padlet.com/andreanicolepickering/j4xk76ttz584yaz0/wish/2556229439 May 4th, 1970. As President Nixon prolongs the war in Vietnam, young citizens in the United States become increasingly furious to see their peers drafted. Students of Kent State join in the protests, and as their cries become louder, so do the thundering boots of the National Guard. Through many voices Deborah Wiles creates a dialogue about the event known as the Massacre at Kent State University. One question to ponder: Why do you think Deborah Wiles chose to write Kent State in verse? How does it affect the storytelling? ]]> 2023-04-17 02:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/andreanicolepickering/j4xk76ttz584yaz0/wish/2556229439 andreanicolepickering https://padlet.com/andreanicolepickering/j4xk76ttz584yaz0/wish/2556232437 An Emmy winning documentary recounting the four days of protest at Kent State University. Question to ponder: What happened on the days leading up to the event, and the day of the event? (Give a paragraph summary of each) ]]> 2023-04-17 02:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/andreanicolepickering/j4xk76ttz584yaz0/wish/2556232437 andreanicolepickering https://padlet.com/andreanicolepickering/j4xk76ttz584yaz0/wish/2556233416 A part of Ken Burn's UNUM series "One Nation, Many Stories," the webpage " Kent State Shootings," gives a 3 minute summation of the event. The page also features a short video featuring musical artist John Legend describing his perspective of the event. Questions to ponder: Who do the voices in Kent State belong to? Are there any voices you find yourself agreeing with more than others? ]]> 2023-04-17 02:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/andreanicolepickering/j4xk76ttz584yaz0/wish/2556233416 andreanicolepickering https://padlet.com/andreanicolepickering/j4xk76ttz584yaz0/wish/2556234046 Written by the Editors at History.com, this webpage provides in great detail descriptions on the Vietnam War. Videos, photos, and links for further study are included. Question to ponder: On one full page, summarize and describe the Vietnam War. What was its beginning, middle and end? ]]> 2023-04-17 02:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/andreanicolepickering/j4xk76ttz584yaz0/wish/2556234046 andreanicolepickering https://padlet.com/andreanicolepickering/j4xk76ttz584yaz0/wish/2556234549 Kent State University has a web-page commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Kent State Massacre that took place in 2020. The web-page features interviews, newspaper articles, photos, and newsreels. Question to ponder: What happened on the days leading up to the event, and the day of the event? (Give a paragraph summary of each) ]]> 2023-04-17 02:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/andreanicolepickering/j4xk76ttz584yaz0/wish/2556234549 andreanicolepickering https://padlet.com/andreanicolepickering/j4xk76ttz584yaz0/wish/2556235974 One of the most popular fictional books written on the Vietnam War, Tim O'Brien's classic The Things They Carried follows Alpha Company as they witness the horrors of the Vietnam War. Question to ponder: What was the catalyst event that began the protests at Kent State on May 4th, 1970? ]]> 2023-04-17 02:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/andreanicolepickering/j4xk76ttz584yaz0/wish/2556235974 andreanicolepickering https://padlet.com/andreanicolepickering/j4xk76ttz584yaz0/wish/2556236646 A thorough definition of the "Verse Novel," written by Edward Hirsch, reprinted from A Poet's Glossary. Question to ponder: Why do you think Deborah Wiles chose to write Kent State in verse? How does it affect the storytelling? ]]> 2023-04-17 02:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/andreanicolepickering/j4xk76ttz584yaz0/wish/2556236646 andreanicolepickering https://padlet.com/andreanicolepickering/j4xk76ttz584yaz0/wish/2556237293 The Editors at History.com write comprehensively on Vietnam War Protests. Sub-Categories include the origins of the Anti-War Movement, disillusionment on the effectiveness of the Vietnam War, and Anti-War songs. Question to ponder: Are there any recent events in history that parallel the Kent State protest of 1970? 

 
]]> 2023-04-17 02:27:56 UTC https://padlet.com/andreanicolepickering/j4xk76ttz584yaz0/wish/2556237293 andreanicolepickering https://padlet.com/andreanicolepickering/j4xk76ttz584yaz0/wish/2556238047 A Pinterest board created by author Deborah Wiles for readers to see where she drew inspiration for her books, including "Kent State." Question to ponder: What was the catalyst event that began the protests at Kent State on May 4th, 1970?

]]> 2023-04-17 02:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/andreanicolepickering/j4xk76ttz584yaz0/wish/2556238047 andreanicolepickering https://padlet.com/andreanicolepickering/j4xk76ttz584yaz0/wish/2556238788 A playlist of the songs referenced in Kent State. Question to ponder: Listen to the songs from the Spotify playlist. Do any of the songs resonate with your reading of Kent State? How about events in recent news? 
 
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