Posted below are questions you can use when sparking discussions about a piece of literature:
What is something that surprised you in your reading?
Talk about an “ah-ha” moment or understanding that you had based on your reading.
Discuss whether your reading has changed or broadened your view of the world.
Discuss a question you still have related to your reading.
I believe …
I wish …
I wish the author had included …
I don’t understand …
Until I read this book, I didn’t know/understand …
If I were (character/author), I would …
What are the character traits that you see in the main character?
I wonder …
Something I’m still wondering about is …
During my reading, I thought of …
This book reminded me of ….
This reading reminded me of other things I know such as …
The part that challenged my thinking is …
Pick a quote and the page number from your reading that was particularly memorable or important to you. Explain why you chose this quote.
How would you describe a character from your reading?
What is the text trying to say? What are the key messages or big ideas?
How does the author help you recognize or understand their message?
What lines and passages resonate with you? Why?
Would you recommend this book to someone else? Why or why not?
Whose ideas are presented in this book? Who else might have ideas about this topic? What do you think they would say?
What can we infer about the author?
Why did the author …?
If you could interview the author, a character, historical figure, or person of interest what would you ask?
The part that stood out to me is …
My favorite passage is …
When _____ happened, I felt ….
If you could add to, take away, or change a part of the book or article what would you change and why?
I used to think _____, but now that I have read this text, I think_____.
How did this text confirm, challenge, or extend your understanding of the topic?
How did your beliefs and experiences impact your reading?
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