2016 Summer Reading Guided Discussion Questions
OCTOBER SKY GUIDED QUESTION: A theme is a message or life lesson
that the reader understands by reading "between the lines." It is often inferred
by the reader as the main character learns about this message or life lesson
as well. What is a theme in this book? Justify your answer with characters'
actions and events from the book.
THE GRAVEYARD BOOK GUIDED QUESTION: Discuss the boundaries
given to Bod in the story, such as those between the graveyard and the
world. Provide examples of how Bod tests these boundaries. What are the
outcomes and/or consequences of his actions? What generalizations can you
make as a reader about boundaries?
ENDER'S GAME GUIDED QUESTION: What qualities make Ender a
successful leader? Does his alienation as an outcast hurt or help his
leadership role? Use textual evidence to justify your answers.
MAZE RUNNER GUIDED QUESTION: In your opinion, why did WICKED
put the kids in the maze? Discuss the outcome and the effectiveness of
WICKED's plan. Support your answer with textual evidence.
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER GUIDED QUESTION: Titanic's available
technology in 1912 was very different than it is today in 2016. Use examples
from the story to compare how different Titanic's journey and its collision may
have been if she had sailed today with present day technology.