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 Coop Knows the Scoop by Taryn Souders. The e-book and e-audiobook are available for digital download via Hoopla. 

The discussion will be followed by a fun STEM activity.

STEM Supplies Needed:

• dish soap
• salt
• water
• food coloring
• rubbing alcohol
• 3 clear cups and utensils  

Discussion Questions:

1. What is this book about? What are the main themes? 
2. What makes a good mystery? What are characteristics of a mystery do you like and why? 
3. Windy Bottom is a small southern town. Have you ever lived or visited a small town like Windy Bottom? Would you want to? Why or why not? 
4. Beau has a reputation for being a bully. Do you think he is a bully? Do you think he’s justified for acting the way he does? 
5. Gramps only has two rules. What are they and why does he feel so strongly about them? 
6. Coop puts Gramps on a pedestal. What does this mean? Do you think this is fair? Have you ever put someone on a pedestal and been disappointed?  
7. A theme in this novel is forgiveness. What does forgiveness mean and why does Coop have such a hard time with it? 
8. Is it worse when someone is angry with you or disappointed with you? Why? 
9. What crime solving tools does Coop use to figure out who the killer was? 
10. What clues did the author give to help Coop figure out who the killer was? Who did you think the killer was? 

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