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John Knowles
Lesson plans for A Separate Peace

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Character Notebook
This character analysis activity includes a student exemplar.

Glencoe Literature Library, A Separate Peace
The study guide is available in PDF format; Adobe Reader or compatible application is required to read it.

A Separate Peace
Designed for grades 10 and 11, this site offers a summary, theme openers, crosscurricular activities, research assignments, and suggestions for related readings.

A Separate Peace
A variety of post-reading activities organized by level of difficulty.

A Separate Peace and Film
As they work with the novel, students also work with Legends of the Fall and produce a short digital movie. Adobe Reader or compatible application needed for access to this 16-page document.

A Separate Peace Home Page
This site was developed and is maintained by Phillips Exeter, the inspiration for John Knowles's Devon School. Photos and an essay by Knowles. Nice source of background information.

Some Strategies for Teaching about Adolescent Friendships in Literature
A lesson plan using both A Separate Peace and My Antonia.

Vocabulary from A Separate Peace
A list of 79 vocabulary words drawn from the novel. Click on the word for its definition and synonyms.

Vocabulary from A Separate Peace
A list of 73 vocabulary words drawn from the novel, some practice sentences.