Online Discussion
A Separate Peace and Dead Poet’s Society
Turnitin Discussion Requirements:
In groups, please create an online discussion regarding the similarities and differences between
the novel, A Separate Peace, and the movie, Dead Poet’s Society. Please stay away from the
surface-level comparisons (The main character in ASP is Gene and the main character in DPS is
Neil) and instead discuss the true qualities that make these mediums similar or different. Look
at characterization, theme, artistic approaches, overall message, or anything that we annotate
for while reading! You control the discussion!
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10 Points Total (Assessments)
Contribute 3+ times to the correct period’s Discussion Thread
o Ask AND answer your own thought provoking question
o Respond to a peer’s question with a new thought
o Respond to a peer’s comment by adding on
o ALWAYS use textual evidence or specific details from the film to support your
responses