Grades11&12

**__General Questions__**
Who is the ideal audience for this book and why?

Why did the author write this book? Do you think the author achieves his/her goals? Is the style or format appropriate? Can you find a sentence or paragarah that embodies this goal?

Did this book dispell any assumptions you had before reading it?

How does this book relate to the Randolph mission statement? Does it present good examples or poor examples of the Randolph's ideals of creativity, honor, discovery, etc.?

If the book is set in a different time period, is the author able to create an accurate depiction of the time? Why is it necessary to set this story in a different time?

If the book is nonfiction, does the book appear well researched? Are there any points you would challenge?

What questions would you ask the author if you were able to interview him/her?

On finishing this book, were you left with questions? What were they? Are other readers able to answer these questions? Do you think it was the author's goal to leave you pondering his/her work? Why?

Are there any changes you would make to this book? Why?

Have you discovered connections between your summer reading and your life?

Is this book reminiscent of other books you've read? How does it compare?

Is this an appropriate title for the Summer Reading program? Can you suggest other books you enjoyed and would like to discuss? //(If students make suggestions, please make a note of these for assigned future summer reads.)//

__Links to Book Specific Questions__

 * A Clockwork Orange** by Anthony Burgess
 * Questions from [|Philosophical Films], a site hosted by the University of Tennesee
 * Essay and Discussion Questions from [|Sparknotes]


 * The Devil and Miss Prym: A Novel of Temptation**
 * The author answers questions about his book on his [|blog]


 * Into Thin Air**
 * Study Guide from [|Wellesley Public Schools i]n Massachusetts
 * Questions from the [|Manitowoc Public Library]
 * Review from the [|New York Times]


 * Kite Runner**
 * Penguin's [|Reading Guide]
 * [|Discussion questions] from the Cincinati Library


 * Old School**
 * [|Discussion questions] from Reading Group Guides
 * An [|article] about Tobias Wolff by James Campbell


 * Pompeii**
 * A [|reading guide] from Book Browse
 * [|Questions] from Lacrosse Library


 * Shadow of the Wind**
 * [|Guide] from Reading Group Guide


 * The Things They Carried**
 * Random House [|book group guide]
 * Sparknotes [|study questions and essay topics]


 * Water for Elephants**
 * Reading Group Guide's [|discussion questions]
 * "A totally unauthorized [|reading group guide]" from One Minute Book Reviews


 * World Without End**
 * K[|en Follett's website]
 * An interview with Follett from [|Washington Post Book World]


 * Wuthering Heights**
 * A website entitled [|'The Reader's Guide to Wuthering Heights']
 * [|Discussion questions] from Penguin Classics