After Reading
Comprehending the Text
Draw the group together again to discuss the story. First, summarize the plot.
Ask: Who can summarize the main points in the plot in 3 or 4 sentences?
Discuss the ending.
Ask: What is going to happen right away? What will happen after that?
Discuss what Momma Pine says on page 15.
Ask: What does the sentence "Having pinecones is one thing, but maintaining a nursery of saplings is exhausting" mean? What caused Momma Pine to make this comment? What particular events led up to it? If Momma Pine was a person, what might she have said?
Discuss the author purpose.
Say and ask: Let’s talk about the purpose behind this story. Is the author just telling a story or is there a deeper message here? What do you think the message is? Do you know of any other fantasy stories that have an underlying message? Is this a story that everyone should read? Why?
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