Reading Guides, Toolkits, Links

Toolkits

A Toolkit for Teachers
Courtesy of James River High School Library

Reading Guides

Random House
Random House Reader’s Companion to The Things They Carried

Discussion Questions
Questions about The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien from Todd Pierce, Florida State University

Teacher CyberGuide
Suggested classroom activities for The Things They Carried including web links to the Vietnam War, Vietnam culture, Vietnam veterans, and the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial

Other Resources

Amazon.com
Read excerpts from the book at Amazon.com

Illyria: Author Tim O'Brien
Web page dedicated to the author, his works, and further links on activities and the Vietnam War

Piece Unique Gallery
Photographs from the Vietnam War

PBS American Experience
Features transcripts on the Vietnam War including maps, timeline, and references. Explores the people, the places, the issues, and the outcomes