LITERATURE CIRCLES Rules by Cynthia Lord

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1 WEEK ONE Group Meeting: August 25th Assigned Reading: Pages 1-40 Vocabulary Directions: Record 3-5 words you did not know or you think are important to this section of the book. When you meet with your group, work to define these words together. Discussion Questions Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences before meeting with your group on Friday. You should discuss these questions with your group. 1. Why does Catherine make rules for her brother, David? How does she feel toward him? 2. Why do you think Mrs. Morehouse yells at Catherine for drawing Jason? How does she feel about Catherine s drawing? 3. How does David respond to his father being late? What can you infer about David and his father from this scene?

2 4. What did you not understand or wonder about in this section? Group Question Writing Directions: Work with your group to write three questions about this section of your book. These should be questions which could be used on a test about your book

3 WEEK TWO Group Meeting: September 1st Assigned Reading: Pages Vocabulary Directions: Record 3-5 words you did not know or you think are important to this section of the book. When you meet with your group, work to define these words together. Discussion Questions Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences before meeting with your group on Friday. You should discuss these questions with your group. 1. Why does Catherine offer to make cards for Jason? How are her cards different from the ones he already has? 2. Describe Catherine and Jason s conversations. How are they different from her conversations with others? How are they the same? 3. What is your first impression of Kristi? Do you believe she be the friend Catherine is hoping for? Why or why not?

4 4. What did you not understand or wonder about in this section? Group Question Writing Directions: Work with your group to write three questions about this section of your book. These should be questions which could be used on a test about your book

5 WEEK THREE Group Meeting: September 8th Assigned Reading: Pages Vocabulary Directions: Record 3-5 words you did not know or you think are important to this section of the book. When you meet with your group, work to define these words together. Discussion Questions Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences before meeting with your group on Friday. You should discuss these questions with your group. 1. Compare and contrast life in Catherine and Kristi s homes. What concerns do each girl have? What responsibilities do they have? 2. Why does Jason ask Catherine to use his cards to talk to him in secret? Why is this so hard for her to do? 3. What happens to Catherine that makes her write bad words for Jason? How does Jason respond to the new cards? How does he help Catherine feel better?

6 4. What did you not understand or wonder about in this section? Group Question Writing Directions: Work with your group to write three questions about this section of your book. These should be questions which could be used on a test about your book

7 WEEK FOUR Group Meeting: September 15th Assigned Reading: Pages Vocabulary Directions: Record 3-5 words you did not know or you think are important to this section of the book. When you meet with your group, work to define these words together. Discussion Questions Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences before meeting with your group on Friday. You should discuss these questions with your group. 1. Why is Catherine reluctant to let Kristi learn the truth about Jason? How do you think Kristi would respond if she knew? 2. Why is Catherine so excited about Jason s party being on Saturday? Is it just about the party? 3. Why does Jason get upset about Catherine s drawing for the word TOGETHER? How do you think this makes him feel?

8 4. What did you not understand or wonder about in this section? Group Question Writing Directions: Work with your group to write three questions about this section of your book. These should be questions which could be used on a test about your book

9 WEEK FIVE Group Meeting: September 22nd Assigned Reading: Pages Vocabulary Directions: Record 3-5 words you did not know or you think are important to this section of the book. When you meet with your group, work to define these words together. Discussion Questions Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences before meeting with your group on Friday. You should discuss these questions with your group. 1. What does Jason ask Catherine at his birthday party? How does she respond initially? What changes her mind? 2. How does Kristi react to meeting Jason at the dance? Is this how Catherine expected her to react? 3. What rule does Catherine break for Jason? How does this make her feel? What do you predict will happen between Jason and Catherine in the future?

10 4. What did you not understand or wonder about in this section? Group Question Writing Directions: Work with your group to write three questions about this section of your book. These should be questions which could be used on a test about your book