How does this book challenge readers? The Giver challenges readers by bringing the dangers of conformity to the forefront of their minds. It exposes them to a world where compliance is trending and identities are lost. As our own world becomes increasingly similar with each new day, the readers are left to reflect upon their own lives and question to what extent would they be willing to

Examples of discussion questions:

- Which assigned role within the community do you most identify with and why?

- Was Jonah a good fit for his placement? Why or why not?

- Why do you think only one person in the community has access to historical records?

- Do you agree or disagree with Jonah’s choice to run away?

T h e G iv e r B y : L o is L o w ryIn a c o m m u n ity w h e re sa m e n e ss is th e g re a te st m a n tra , w h e re c a re e r p a th s a re ch o se n b y so m e o n e o th e r th e n yo u se lf, w h e re e ld e rs a re w h o rsh ip p e d a n d w h e re se c re ts a re k e p t, live s a b o y n a m e d Jo n a h . A s is h is dw e llin g 's tra d itio n , a t th e C e rm e o n y o f T w e lve h e w ill b e a ss ig n e d a p e rm a n e n t jo b w ith in th e co m m u n ity . B u t th e jo b Jo n a h is a ss ig n e d is n o th in g lik e h e e ve r e x p e c te d . Jo in Jo n a h a s h e is g ive n a c ce ss to a w o rld th a t m a k e s h im w o n d e r if "h o m e " isn 't h is co m m u n tiy a fte ra ll.

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The Teacher’s Tote Bag A Themed Text Set

By: Liz Wiesner

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Question: “Does your upbringing determine your

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Please Ignore Vera Dietz By: A.S. KingHave you ever worried you were going to end up like your parents, making the same mistakes just in a different generation? You're not alone. Vera Dietz is by your side. Although she may have a few other things on her plate as well...like figuring out why Charlie, who died in months prior, has come back to haunt her. Who is Charlie? He's only her possible soulmmate, bonded together by the commonalities of their dysfunctional families. But betrayal changes a lot. Vera must decide if her past with Charlie is enough to errase the hurt he caused her and if so, should she help his ghost find whatever it is he's looking for?

How does this book challenge readers? Please Ignore Vera Dietz challenges readers as they encounter the ever colorful, and witty, banter that King uses. Students are thus left to analyze King’s word choice, determining how it contributes to the novel’s main purpose and how it aids in the creation of characterization.

Examples of discussion questions:

- Does Charlie deserve the town’s blame? Why or why not?

- If Vera’s father had chosen to intervene between Charlie and his parents how do you think the story would have changed?

- If you were Vera could you overcome Charlie’s betrayal?

- How does A.S. King’s word choice add to the ethos of the

Stitches By: David SmallTurn the pages in this graphic novel to discover a life that not many of us would want to lead - a life where your dad is a radiologist and trained perfectionist, and your mom an overdominating, sour woman who hides a dark secret. How can a young kid manage to survive amongst such parents? Just ask David Small, he did. Amongst these pages you will find a story of raw emotion that chironicals the life of a child not able to speak for themself.

Examples of discussion questions:

- How would you feel if your parents lied to you about a medical operation of yours?

- A side theme to the novel is ethicalities. Do you think David’s parents acted ethically? Why or why not?

- This book is an autobiography. How does that impact the story line? How does it impact readers?

- What was the most impactful page for

How does this book challenge readers? Stitches presents a challenge to readers simply because the format is a graphic novel. Readers must interpret the storyline from very limited text and various illustrations. They must also analyze other elements not commonly considered, such as the use of white space, the sequence of the pictures, color