4-6th Grade Book Discussion - Virtual

Virtual Book Discussion & STEM Activity

Join us virtually for a 4-6th grade book discussion, followed by a fun STEM activity.

This month we will be discussing The Eighth Day by Dianne K. Salerni. The ebook is available for digital download via Hoopla.

The discussion will be followed by a fun STEM activity.

STEM Supplies Needed:  

• ¼ teaspoon of baking soda
• 2 teaspoons of water
• 3 tablespoons of school glue
• 1 drop of food coloring 

Discussion Questions:

1. What is this book about? What are the main themes? 
2. Jax, Riley and the rest of his crew, call the day between Thursday and Friday “Grundsday.” Can you think of a better name?  
3. In this series, there are groups of people that live one day, seven days or the full eight days. How would you feel id you only lived one day for every eight? 
4. Each of the transitioner clans have a specific power. What power would you want and why?  
5. Speaking of powers, Jax can force people to answer his questions. Why might this be a bad thing if you couldn’t control it? 
6. We hear the motto, “Say no in haste, regret at leisure.” What do you think this means? 
7. In Chapter 14 we find out that Riley’s last name was altered to help keep his identity hidden. Author’s sometimes do this too, using a pseudonym. What would your pseudonym be and why? 
8. Throughout the book, Jax tries to classify people as the “good guys” and the “bad guys.” Which characters don’t fall easily into one category? 
9. Much of this book references Arthurian Legend. What are some examples of this and how has the legend been altered to fit this fantasy world? 
10. The Eight Day is a juvenile Urban Fantasy? What does this mean and give some examples of how the author injects pop culture into the story to keep it relevant? 

Join us in Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95995765030?pwd=SCtUL2VkMUxlcEZJaTYyNXlQazBvQT09

Or Dial In: 301 715 8592; Meeting ID: 959 9576 5030

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