(War) good God y’all (What is it good for?) You tell me, say it, say it, say it, say it (War) good God y’all
(What is it good for?) Stand up and shout it (Nothing)
Understand
Identify the poetic technique used in each of the following lines: (War), It ain’t nothing but a heartbreaker / (War), Friend only to the undertaker’ ‘Who wants to die?’ War is the enemy to all mankind’ ‘The thought of war blows my mind’
Explore 3
1. Does the songwriter approve or disapprove of war? How do you know?
2. Do you agree that war is good for ‘absolutely nothing’? Give reasons for your answer.
3. (a) According to Edwin Starr, what happens to young men’s dreams?
(b) Why might this be the case? Investigate
1. (a) Use your research skills to learn more about the Vietnam War. Try to find out the following information:
when it began and when it ended which countries were involved the cause of the confl ict images of the war images of Vietnam then and now links to videos or articles about the war.
(b) Share your findings in groups. Work together to discover more about the effects of war. How many people died in the Vietnam War?
Create
Write a speech in which you emphasise the importance of peace, love and understanding in the world today.
