Novel: Indian Horse Richard Wagamese
Discussion #1: Community
Makes a two-page response (see the outline on the next page) on your group discussion as well as your own thoughts about the novel thus far. Be detailed and specific. Rephrase questions and use paragraphs to structure your writing. Below are some prompts for your response.
Reflect on the discussion of your group:
What did you learn from your peers?
Are you thinking about the story and/or characters in a new or different light? Explain.
What was the most significant/interesting point discussed? Why?
How did the discussion help your understanding?
Did the discussion change your views on the story, events, conflicts, characters, etc.?
Reflect on the novel:
Are you enjoying the novel? Explain.
How can you relate to the story? Consider the setting, conflicts, events, and characters. What predictions can you make for the resolve of any of the conflicts, for the next few chapters. and/or for the ending?
Does the author’s language and writing style help or hinder your understanding/enjoyment? Explain.
WhaT lessons do you see arising?
Reflect on the Paradigms:
What were some of the interpretations of the paradigms?
What was meaningful about the quotations for the paradigms that your group members found?
What was difficult or challenging for you or for other members to find/write about the paradigms?
How do you see the paradigms developing/playing out in the next part of the novel?
