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4-6th Grade Book Discussion

Virtual Book Discussion

2020-08-06 18:00:00 2020-08-06 19:00:00 America/New_York 4-6th Grade Book Discussion Join us virtually for a 4-6th grade book discussion. Virtual Branch -

Thursday, August 06
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2020-08-06 18:00:00 2020-08-06 19:00:00 America/New_York 4-6th Grade Book Discussion Join us virtually for a 4-6th grade book discussion. Virtual Branch -

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

This month we will be discussion Eddie Red Undercover: Mystery on Museum Mile by Marcia Wells. The book is available for digital download via Hoopla.

The discussion will be followed by a fun STEM activity.

STEM Supplies Needed: Plastic Tupperware tub big enough to put your two hands in; corn starch; water

Discussion Questions: 

  1. What is this book about? What are the main themes? 
  2. Where do you think Edmund got his code name “Eddie Red” from?  
  3. Edmund has a photographic memory. What advantages or disadvantages might there be to having such a memory?  
  4. It takes three things to solve a police investigation according to Edmund. What are they and how does he use them to solve the Mystery on Museum Mile? 
  5. Edmund is a pretty relatable character. What character traits does Edmund have that you might relate to? 
  6. What are your personal stakeout must haves?  
  7. What do you notice first when you meet someone? What disguise might you use to make yourself unrecognizable.  
  8. Detective Bovano isn’t a fan of Edmund working for the police. Why do you think this is so? And how might Edmund try to get on Bovano’s good side?  
  9. At the end of the novel, Edmund seems to have gained a new sense of self confidence and helps his friend deal with a bully. How do you deal with bullies? 
  10. Is there anything you would change about this novel? Anything too predictable? Any loose ends? 

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Join us in Zoom: https://zoom.us.j/99235524660

Or Dial In: 301 715 8592; Meeting ID: 99235524660

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AGE GROUP: | Elementary School Age |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Lectures and Discussions |

TAGS: | Virtual Program |

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