Socratic Discussion – Period B4- Tuesday, December 1st
Please be prepared to participate in a formal discussion on these questions. Remember, you will earn double points for each answer you support with evidence (quotations) from the book.
Group 1:
Does Finny really care if Gene is smarter than him and is he really trying to sabotage Gene's studying and grades?
What happens to Finny as a result of the fall from the tree?
What will happen to Gene and Finny's friendship after the fall?
Group 2:
Why is Gene so jealous of Finny?
Did Gene come to the tree to purposely sabotage Finny?
Do you think that Finny's fall will affect their friendship?
