Share a moment from the book that made you feel something (anger, empathy, confusion, joy).

What do you think the character was feeling in this scene? Could you understand or relate?

Write down one or two new words you learned. Try to use them in a sentence.

Has your motivation to read changed? Why or why not?

Describe a character whose decisions surprised you. What would YOU have done in their place?

Are you more / less engaged in the story? How does the format affect your experience?

Choose a quote or scene that stayed with you. Why was it powerful or moving?

Are there any issues in the book that relate to real life? (e.g. prejudice, identity, mental health)

How does reading slowly help or frustrate you in English?

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

What did you learn (about language, culture, or yourself) through this experience?

Has your attitude toward reading in English or using your chosen format changed?

Why does Melinda stop speaking - and what helps her recover?

How does silence operate as both a prison and a form of protection?

If you lived in Jonas' world, would you want to keep memories hidden? Why or why not?

What does "feeling" mean in a society that avoids pain?

Which refugee story affected you the most, and why?

What would it be like to leave your home forever at such a young age?

What helped the narrator survive mentally and emotionally?

Were there moments you had to pause reading? Why?

Do you think Hannah wanted to be understood or to punish others? Or both?

How does Clay process guilt, and how would you react in his situation?

What does it mean for Junior to live between two worlds?

How do humor and honesty work together in his storytelling?

What makes Charlie a "wallflower"? Do you see yourself in him?

How does this story show that being kind can be both healing and painful?

How does Aza's inner monologue help us understand anxiety?

What did you learn about invisible mental health struggles?

How does Lia's voice reflect her relationship with food and control?

What emotional or physical signs of her struggle did you notice most?

How does Starr's voice change depending on the environment she's in? Why?

What would you have done in her place during the protests or confrontations?

Did any part of the story make you question your views on justice or privilege?

What does this novel say about cultural ownership in storytelling?

Were there moments where you felt sympathy for the narrator - even if you disagreed with her?

Can Klara feel love - or is she only mimicking it?

How does this book challenge your idea of what it means to be human?

Would you like to live in a totally transparent world? Why or why not?

What does the story suggest about freedom, technology, and trust?

What do you think the "labyrinth" represents in Alaska's life?

How does the story treat guilt and grief? Can you relate to any of those feelings?

How does the book use two realities to show a mental health struggle?

What emotions did you feel while reading - and why?

How does Christopher's view of the world differ from most people's?

Were there moments when you felt close to him, or misunderstood him?

What sacrifices does Marian make, and why?

How does this novel make you think differently about identity and loyalty?

How do the characters begin to heal, emotionally and physically?

What role does the nature play in the recovery process?

What helped Craig begin to recover?

Did this book change the way you think about depression?

How does Winston's gradual loss of individuality reflect Orwell's warning about the power of totalitarian control, and what emotions does this evoke in you as a reader?

In what ways does the relationship between Winston and Julia change or reinforce the Party's control over human connection and desire?

How do the pigs gradually change the original principles of Animalism, and what does this reveal about the nature of power and corruption?

Which moment in the novel affected you most emotionally, and why do you think Orwell chose to present political ideas through animals rather than human characters?

How does Ender's training at Battle School shape his understanding of leadership and morality, and do you think his actions are justified by the circumstances he faces?

The adults in the novel constantly manipulate Ender "for the greater good". How does this affect your view of authority and trust within the story's world?