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considered one of the great anti-war novels, All Quiet on the Western Front details the experiences of Erich Maria Remarque on the German front. In addition, Remarque collected stories from other soldiers to paint a picture of the despair those who survived the war felt. Ask your budding historians to consider the effects the Great War had on the Lost Generation by examining Remarque's story.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils view video for background information before reading All Quiet on the Western Front
- Engage learners in a discussion of the anti-war themes illustrated in the video
Classroom Considerations
- One portion of the Who Did What in World War I? video biography series
- Pictures of dead soldiers and other war casualties may be unsuitable for some students
- Spoilers for the novel in the video
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Balances summary of the novel with historical context and biographical detail
- Engaging narrator and photographs hold the class's interest
- Provides background information for pupils who have not read the work
Cons
- Video does not excerpt the book or present Remarque's writing