Discussion Questions -- Round 2

Please answer the following discussion questions about your literature book when I assign them for homework:

The Witches
How does the author make the Grand High Witch different from and scarier than the other witches?  Be specific.  What techniques does he use?

What is our stereotype for grandmothers? How is the grandmother in this book different? Do you like the grandmother?

What did you think about the grandmother telling the boy all these scary stories about witches?  Was this mean or was she doing it so that he would be prepared? What if she hadn’t told him anything? What would have happened?

Woods Runner
Read about Frontier Life on page 17.  Explain what you learned that you did not know before in 3 to 5 sentences.

What problems does the main character face now?  How do you think he should solve these problems?  Explain.

Can you identify a mistake that the main character made?  Why was it a mistake?  Explain your reasoning.

The Sign of the Beaver

From Matt's encounter with the bear and then with the bees, what can you infer about his ability to survive on his own in the wilderness? Explain how you came to this conclusion.

Matt has come into contact with different strangers in this book. Contrast his interactions with Ben and Saknis. Who would you seek help from if you were alone in the woods? Explain.

Write about a time when you or your family benefited by help that came from a stranger. How was this similar to or different from Matt's experience?