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A Single Shard

Chapters 3-6 Reading Comprehension Habits -- Discussion Questions


Student Name: _________________Teacher: _________________

Period:_______

Comprehension Habits
Section A: Homework Instructions

- Use the Comprehension Habit Strategies to reflect on the reading.

1. Read chapters 3-6.


2. Answer the 5 Comprehension questions below by:
Skimming and scanning over the previously read chapters in order to complete these
comprehension strategies.
o Do not reading deeply.
o You are simply refreshing your memory of what you read.
For each answer:
o Write down the page number (first page of reference)
o One or two points (fragments / bullets).
3. Please highlight or color the answers so I can see the difference between the question and answer.
*Each member should take a turn leading discussion on a different Comprehension Habit question.
1. Are there any noteworthy "Words" that you would like to point out to your discussion group? Write the word
and the page number.

2. What is important to understand regarding the "Background Information" from these chapters? What
stands out? What is different? What has changed? [For this question simply note down "things" that the reader
needs to know a little about. Usually these "things" connect to how the following may have changed or should
be noticed as important: setting / character / mood / relationships/ social conditions / culture.]

3. "Summarize" all the chapters for this reading in a 3-5 sentence paragraph. (No page numbers needed.)

4. "Identify the Important/Key Events" of the chapters: What was important from the reading? What was
most important to understand?

5. "Predictions" (two or more)(No page numbers needed.)

Section B: Group Discussion (to be done in class in your discussion group)

Discussion in the group should confirm your understanding of each habit and how the strategies have
helped you to thoroughly comprehend the ideas presented by the author.

Discussion Questions: Each person in your group will take turns reading a question and leading the discussion
on that question. Make sure everyone has a chance to speak. Refer to the novel by stating the page number,
and using examples from the text to support your statements.
Chapters 3-4
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Why does Tree-ear continue to work for Min despite his scolding?
How does Min make Tree-ear extremely happy?
Why does Tree-ear adjust to the new task of digging clay more quickly than he did to chopping wood?
How does Min's wife make life more pleasant for Tree-ear?
Why does Tree-ear feel shame when he hears how Crane-man lost his crutch?
Why is the hidden bowl always full when Tree-ear comes to retrieve it?
What gives the celadon pottery its distinct color?
How does Tree-ear's lowly status help him obtain vital information?
What does Tree-ear learn about Min's work from the other potters?

Chapters 5-6
1. How do Kang's actions arouse Tree-ear's suspicions?
2. What does Tree-ear find puzzling when he examines spillage from two small bowls that Kang was
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carrying?
Why does Tree-ear worry about the approach of winter?
How does Crane-man acquire a warm winter jacket?
What is Kang's secret? Why doesn't Tree-ear reveal this secret to Min?
How does the news of the emissary's impending visit affect the village?
Why does Tree-ear think that Kang might receive a royal commission?
What gives Min some hope that he might get a commission?

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