Discussion+Questions

=TEAM TASK: Create two discussion questions from the assigned chapters. =

=READ THE LESSON FIRST: =

Qualities of a good discussion question:

1. Force the responder to think. 2. Often has several perspectives: no definite answer. 3. Responders will always need to explain using examples from the text for support.

Good discussion question beginnings:
 * What would happen if...
 * Do you think... Why or why not?
 * Why do you think...
 * How would things be different if....

Don't feel limited to these beginnings! You may, of course, choose your own. Before you create your own, please look at the following examples of good and bad discussion questions for Chapters 1-3.

GOOD DISCUSSION QUESTION:

Do you think it is only the teenagers who don't get along in the greaser and Soc groups? Since we haven't heard much about them yet, how do you think the Soc parents act toward the greaser parents (and vice versa) in society? Explain your answer.

NOT A DISCUSSION QUESTION: Who are Ponyboy's brothers?

=POST DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: = At this point, you only have to work with your group to CREATE the questions. You do not have to answer them (even though you might not be able to help it if someone comes up with a really good one!).

To turn in your questions, **ONE MEMBER OF YOUR GROUP** will post them to my class website message board. Click the link below.

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Click on The Outsiders. Click on your class period. Click on Discussion Questions for the last group of chapters you read.