A Separate Peace

By John Knowles

Reading Syllabus

Spring 2003

Gifted Sophomore English

Date In-Class Assignment Homework

May 7 Introduction to the novel Read chapter 1-2

May 8 Discuss chapter 1-2 Read chapter 3-4

May 9 Discuss chapter 3-4 Read chapter 5-6

1^st thought commentary

May 12 Discuss chapter 5-6 Read chapters 7-8

May 13 Discuss chapters 7-8 Read chapters 9-10

Significant quotes

May 14 Discuss chapters 9-10 Read chapters 11-13

Critical Thinking—“Recognizing Symbols”

May 15 Discuss chapters 11-13 2^nd thought commentary

Critical Thinking—“Analyzing Conflicts”

May 16 Critical Thinking—“Contrasting Characters”

Evaluating the novel

May 19 Novel review

May 20 Novel exam

See back for thought commentary directions.