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Harzelryan wrote: 31 Jul 2018, 14:44 In as much as the author wanted to teach kids how to read there also should be a lesson learnt from the book. This will also add more value to the book.
Lessons don't necessarily need to be explicitly stated for children to learn them. The whole concept of modeling after someone else doesn't happen because they told you to do it. It happens because you admire them for some reason and want to emulate them. I think the same is true of the story about Toni. The lessons are subtle and children don't necessarily need to be told they should help around the house. They just see that Toni, who is written to be a good role model, does it, so maybe they might want to be like Toni.
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Adediran Israel wrote: 31 Jul 2018, 11:53 I welcome this kind of idea. In fact, I have never seen a teens book that will end without any actual questions about the chapter he/she just completed.
Questions are usually included for school going children. This book is designed so simple, so it goes well without questions answer session but the author can bring new books with a bit complexity and questions. Indeed it will make the book more interactive.
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Jkhorner wrote: 17 Jul 2018, 08:08 I don’t think it would hurt to add a question/answer section in the back of the book as an option for parents. That being said, I appreciate the other commenters pointing out that the goal is learning to read, not learning to do chores. So maybe it’s not necessary, but it wouldn’t hurt.
Yes, the using questions is not necessary, parents and teachers can make their self for their children and students. But if included it will be good addition and will be convenient for parents to discuss it with children.
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Shrabastee wrote: 23 Jul 2018, 04:29 I think this is an interesting idea. This book not only helps children to learn to read, but Toni's daily activities are something that can help the children to inculcate good habits as well. So a short section at the end to see what they learnt seems appropriate. However, even if that is not available, I think the parents themselves can ask the child what his/her impression was after reading the book.
I agree parents usually take a feedback from their child whether he/she liked this book or not. According to a child's response they ask different questions.
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Including a discussion question or activity page could be a great way to get the message of the book across to children. Parents could go over with their children the value of the book and its importance.
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I don't know if the book needs something like this, but it could be useful. On the other hand, without a question section parents can ask what they think is important, and it leaves room for kids to come up with their own questions, too.
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Absolutely it should. But for me, it should come with a question book separately from the main book. Adding questions to the mother book will just make it bulkier and thus unwelcoming.
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Adding questions would make it feel too much like formal teaching which could be off-putting. Far better to allow for the reader's imagination to do its own thing...
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It seems like to me that the book does not need to add questions. It is a simple straightforward message that the child can enjoy reading. If a parent or adult is reading the book with the child, questions could be a natural part of talking about the book, pictures, or Toni. I prefer the freedom of the adult to ask questions that are appropriate to the child's age and interest as a way to interact with the child.
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I think questions would spoil it for me. We had too much of that in English class; we were never allowed to just read and enjoy a book, but we had to figure out symbolism and what the author "really wanted to say" and why we're able to understand a character is sad when he/she cries (I'd love to have heard the author's opinion on these so-called hidden meanings!)

Discussion can help build understanding and might be a fun activity, but I think it should be more spontaneous :)
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I think adding a section for questions wouldn't be relevant. To me the point is getting the moral lessons taught into ones mind. They may be subtle, but they are perfect that way.
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Adding questions wouldn't be too necessary. I do think the point is to teach kids how to read.
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I think you could just jot down a few guide questions and the person guiding the reader could build on those questions. Otherwise not a bad idea .
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I feel like this would be a good idea. Rather than writing it out at the end of each chapter make a author’s note at the end.
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I don't think it is necessary to have a section, but the parent can ask the child questions and encourage the child to think about the answer. This way, the parent can ask many different questions, or ask the same question in different ways, which may contribute to a greater understanding for the child.
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