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Literature Discussion Prompts for Character Growth

Topic: Character Development

  1. How does the main character change throughout the story? Provide evidence from the text to support your answer. (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3)
  2. What challenges does the main character face that contribute to their growth? (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.1)
  3. Compare and contrast the main character's personality traits at the beginning and end of the story. How do these changes impact the plot? (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3)
  4. What lessons can the reader learn from the main character's growth? (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.2)
  5. How does the main character's growth affect their relationships with other characters? (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3)
  6. Discuss a decision the main character made that showed their growth. Was it a difficult decision? Why or why not? (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.1)
  7. What internal conflicts does the main character experience that contribute to their growth? (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3)
  8. How does the main character's growth impact the resolution of the story? (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3)
  9. What motivates the main character to change and grow? (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3)
  10. How does the main character's growth relate to the theme of the story? (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.2)

Topic: Empathy and Perspective

  1. How does the main character's growth help them understand the perspectives of others? (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6)
  2. Describe a situation where the main character showed empathy towards another character. How did this contribute to their growth? (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3)
  3. How does the main character's growth change their perception of the world around them? (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3)
  4. Discuss a moment in the story where the main character had to put themselves in someone else's shoes. How did this impact their growth? (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6)
  5. How does the main character's growth help them overcome their own biases and prejudices? (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6)
  6. What role does empathy play in the main character's growth? (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6)
  7. How does the main character's growth in understanding others' perspectives contribute to the overall message of the story? (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.2)
  8. Discuss a situation where the main character's growth in empathy led to a positive outcome. (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3)
  9. How does the main character's growth in empathy impact their relationships with other characters? (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3)
  10. What challenges does the main character face in trying to understand others' perspectives? How do these challenges contribute to their growth? (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.1)