Discussion Director 9 Name: Date:

Talk about the main THEMES of Chapter 9: 

  1. Political situation
    1. Portsmouth Patriot victory (through letters)
    2. General Gage’s plan for attack – tension?
    3. Why is King George sending new generals?
  2. Growing relationship between Johnny and the British (Dove?)
  3. Friendship/plan between Johnny and Pumpkin
  4. Johnny’s feelings of fear – Is he a coward?
QUESTION BEGINNINGS: Begin your questions with one of the following:

 
1& 2. Knowledge & Comprehension
3. Application
4. Analysis
5. & 6. Synthesis & Evaluation
Can you list 3 
What would happen if
Why/How does the author
Can you propose an alternative to
How would you compare
What examples can you find to
What motive is there for
Do you agree with actions of X when
Give an example of
What other way would you plan to
What does the author believe about
What would you recommend 
What is meant by
What questions would you ask in an interview with X about
What is the relationship between
Why did X chose 

Directions: Write 5 questions. Each question should be about a different theme. Each question should use a different question beginning of 4 different types.


 

Theme (number)

Type (name)

Question

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.