4-6th Grade Book Discussion

Virtual Book Discussion

Join us virtually for a 4-6th grade book discussion.

This month we will be discussion COG by Greg Van Eekhout. The book is available for digital download via Hoopla.

The discussion will be followed by a fun STEM activity.

STEM Activity Supplies Needed: Construction Paper or Cardstock; regular sized drinking straws; Yarn or heavy string; Tape; Scissors.

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Discussion Questions:

1. What is this book about? What are the main themes? 
2. COG stands for Cognitive Development. What does this mean and how does this make Cog different from other robots?  
3. Cog learns during his trip to the supermarket that sometimes the best way to increase his cognitive development is to learn from his mistakes. Why is this a good/bad technique for learning? Have you ever had to learn from a big mistake? 
4. Why do you think Gina created Cog and Ada to be twelve-years-old instead of adults?  
5. If you had to pick one of the robots to be, which would you be and why? 
6. Gina creates Cog with a special X-Module embedded in his programming. What is the X-Module and how does Cog use it to get out of trouble throughout the book? 
7. UNImind wants to control the worlds technology, how does Cog use his experiences to overtake UNImind’s primary directive?  
8. One of the main themes of this novel is the ability to choose—to have a choice. Why is this such an important theme and how does the author portray it in the novel? 
9. The world this book takes place in, seems both similar and more advanced then our current society. Would you rather live in a high tech or low tech society? Why?  
10. What did you think of the ending? Is there anything you would change?  

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