Monday, March 26, 2007

Literature Circles - Inquiry Questions (Post Two)

The following big questions will shape our discussions (both group and whole class) over the next month. The novels have these issues and common, and the questions provide good jumping off points for discussion. The are also located in the sidebar for future reference.

  • How far would you go for your beliefs?
  • How does fear influence how we live our lives?
  • How much of who we are is shaped by forces outside our control?
  • How does where we come from decide what we do with our lives?
  • What causes an ordinary person to do heroic or extraordinary things?
  • In what ways do peple conform of resist attitudes or movements in society?
  • What does it mean to be on the "outside" of society?
  • How does the government affect who we are?
  • How do people take control of their lives?
  • How do people form their identities in relation to society?
  • What does it mean to be a victim?