Sample+Discussion+Questions

=Sample Discussion Questions:=

o 1. Think of all the events that have happened in the story up to the last page you read. Think of one event that you can picture clearly in your mind. Write a paragraph describing this picture. Try to write it so that another reader could visualize this picture you have created with words. Use figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification, etc…)

o 2. Tell about a character from within the novel with whom you have connected. Describe the character and how you can identify (connect) with him/her.

o 3. Predictions: Tell how you think the story will end. If you are not sure, tell how you would end the story if you were the author OR if you have already completed the novel, change the ending. How would you have the story end if you could rewrite it?

o 4. Thematically, many stories can relate. Identify one other text/piece of literature you have read to which can relate your literature circle novel. Specify the title and author (if possible) and the relatable themes. Explain briefly the thematic specifics for each novel.

o 5. Mood- After reading something, a person can feel many different ways. Explain how you feel as you read your literature circle novel. What is your mood, and therefore, the mood of the novel?

o 6. Inferences- What do you have to assume about characters, conflicts, or general situations from your novel because the author has not revealed this material to the reader directly? How did you draw your conclusions on this information?

o 7. Social Context- Which elements of the stories setting are you most familiar with based on your own experiences? Which elements of the stories setting are you unfamiliar with based on your own life experiences? Explain your experiences and those from the story specifically.

o 8. Choices- Individuals make choices on a daily basis. How are the choices your main character(s) make similar or different to choices you would make in their situation? Explain completely.