Grades9&10

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__

 * 1984** by George Orwell
 * Questions from [|Reading Group Guides]
 * A teaching guide from [|Penguin]
 * English teacher's [|website] highlights the "individual's right to privacy and how public opinion is manipulated."


 * The Blind Side** by Michael Lewis
 * [|Audio] of an interview with Michael Lewis from the Seattle Times
 * [|Oher's] 2009 NFL draft information
 * CBS [|segment] on Oher


 * Fallen Angels** by Walter Dean Myers
 * Discussion Guide from [|Scholastic]
 * A wiki on Young Adult Literature with discussion ideas for the book


 * Feed** by M.T. Anderson
 * Lesson plan relating to technology from [|Read Write Think]
 * Lesson plan relating to teen consumerism from [|University of Minnesota]


 * Girls of Riyadh** by Rajaa Alsanea and Marilyn Booth
 * Discussion questions and an interview with the author from [|Penguin]
 * Information on [|the case against Alsanea]


 * I, Robot** by Isaac Asimov
 * Questions from [|Random House]
 * Article from Idaho National Laboratory on [|Humanoid Robotics]


 * The Last Kingdom** by Bernard Cornwell
 * Bernard Cornwell's [|official website]
 * BBC interview with the [|author]


 * The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time** by Mark Haddon
 * Questions from [|ReadingGroupGuides]
 * Student study guide from [|Northern Arizona University]


 * State of Fear** by Michael Crichton
 * An [|interview] with Michael Crichton
 * [|Pew Center on Climate Change] released this information on questions raised by State of Fear


 * My Sister's Keeper** by Jodi Picoult
 * Questions from [|ReadingGroupGuides]
 * Questions from [|About.com]
 * Questions from Jodi Picoult's [|Website]


 * Secret Life of Bees** by Sue Monk Kidd
 * Questions from [|Penguin]
 * Questions from [|About.com]


 * Uglies** by Scott Westerfeld
 * Questions from Scott Westerfeld's [|website]
 * Book information and questions from [|Wake County Public Libraries]