Ask them to choose an interesting scene, image, or character for the cover illustration. Remind them of the other elements of a book jacket, such as typography and background color. Ask students to write a comparison between that school and Devon as it is portrayed in A Separate Peace. Discuss with students the fact that, during World War II, relatively few students expressed opposition to the United States's participation in the war. Have them research how students in a later period, such as the Vietnam War or the Gulf War, reacted to those conflicts.
Students then present their findings in a research paper.
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