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    Summary: “The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History" by John M. Barry - Discussion Prompts
    Summary: “The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History" by John M. Barry - Discussion Prompts
    Summary: “The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History" by John M. Barry - Discussion Prompts
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    Summary: “The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History" by John M. Barry - Discussion Prompts

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    The Great Influenza is a New York Times best-seller written by John Barry. It is the story of the deadliest pandemic in history which happened in 1918. It narrated the deadly influenza pandemic that has hit the world and lasts for almost 15 months. This disease broke out in an army camp that killed up millions of people during the World War 1 period. In this book, Barry discussed the development and transformation of medicine in the United States. He also explained the state of medicine when the pandemic occurred. Barry also uncovered the story of how influenza spread throughout the world. 



    In this comprehensive look into The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History by John M. Barry, you'll gain insight with this essential resource as a guide to aid your discussions. Be prepared to lead with the following:
    • Discussion aid which includes a wealth of prompts and information
    • Overall plot synopsis and author biography
    • Thought-provoking discussion questions for a deeper examination
    • Creative exercises to foster alternate “if this was you” discussions
    And more! 
     
    Disclaimer: This is an unofficial companion guide based on The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History by John M. Barry and is not affiliated to the original work or author in any way. It does not contain any text of the original work. If you haven’t purchased the original work, we encourage you to do so first.
    LanguageEnglish
    Publisherbestof.me
    Release dateJun 30, 2020
    ISBN9788835857587
    Summary: “The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History" by John M. Barry - Discussion Prompts

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      Foreword

      Have you ever wanted to improve your understanding of The Great Influenza? Or perhaps you are simply struggling to learn the subject matter?

      It’s a simple teaching technique that helps students learn and readers to grow. With versatile discussion questions for each major criteria regarding The Great Influenza, these discussion prompts are designed to help surface crucial discussions that are capable to assist toward thinking and learning on a deeper level.

      Discussion prompts have a positive effect on learning. From simple quizzes to critical thinking, participation in discussions can have significantly higher learning when used first. It’s a simple technique that goes a long way.

      Gain the Help You Need As You:

      ●  Analyze with over 60 + prompts

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      ●  Question prompts to make the discussion uniquely yours

      Tips on Using Discussion Prompts:

      ●  Readers and students are recommended to write 100-word responses to the prompts. Written answers could be shared in small group discussions.

      ●  Each question can be allotted five minutes to write answers as a way of reviewing notes before shared in small group discussions.

      ●  Use the questions as a template to provide peer feedback and think of your own questions to develop during the discussions to spur creative thinking

      Whether you’re an avid learner set out to reach the best for yourself, or a student struggling to learn the subject matter, these

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