The war in pop songs.
Find the lyrics to a pop song from the Vietnam era that refers to the war.
Distribute the lyrics to the class and, if you have access to a recording, play
the song as well. Then discuss the song: What is its message? Does it simply
express an opinion about the war, or does it also call on listeners to take some
action? What sorts of reactions might different people (such as a young person
eligible to be drafted, a soldier serving in Vietnam, or the parent of such a
soldier) have to the song?