Literature Discussion Group

Book Title _____________________________________ Author_________________________

Genre_______________________________________

Group Members ________________________________________________________________

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1. How does the author develop the character of the protagonist?The antagonist?

2. Is the setting important?Why and how?

3. What is the point of view?How would the story change if another character were telling it?

4. How does the author develop the plot?What is/are the major conflict(s)?

5. Why was the story written?What is/are the theme(s)?

6. HOW could the book be used in the classroom (curriculum connections, personal develop-ment, multicultual learning, or other ways)?

7. How would you interest children in this book?How could it motivate them to read?

8. Are there sensitive issues in the book?What are they?How will you deal with parental disapproval?