Summary: “The Dutch House: A Novel” by Ann Patchett - Discussion Prompts
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The novel revolves around a poor family that turns rich overnight and then acquires the lavish mansion called as ‘The Dutch House.’ The story is about a pair of siblings, Danny and Maeve that quickly turn orphan and poor when their mother abandons them and their evil stepmother leaves them for good. With no one but each other, the two grow into adults and form strong bonds.
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- Thought-provoking discussion questions for a deeper examination
- Creative exercises to foster alternate “if this was you” discussions
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Have you ever wanted to improve your understanding of The Dutch House? Or perhaps you are simply struggling to learn the subject matter?
It’s a simple teaching technique that helps students learn and readers to grow. With versatile discussion questions for each major criterion regarding The Dutch House, these discussion prompts are designed to help surface crucial discussions that are capable to assist toward thinking and learning on a deeper level.
Discussion prompts have a positive effect on learning. From simple quizzes to critical thinking, participation in discussions can have significantly higher learning when used first. It’s a simple technique that goes a long way.
Gain the Help You Need As You:
● Analyze with over 60 + prompts
● Reflect on how the book has made an impact
● Relate to the author and the book’s message
● Question prompts to make the discussion uniquely yours
Tips on Using Discussion Prompts:
● Readers and students are recommended to write 100-word responses to the prompts. Written answers could be shared in small group discussions.
● Each question can be allotted five minutes to write answers as a way of reviewing notes before shared in small group discussions.
● Use the questions as a template to provide peer feedback and think of your own questions to develop during the discussions to spur creative thinking
Whether you’re an avid learner set out to reach the best for yourself, or a student struggling to learn the subject matter, these discussion prompts can get you to actively respond as you question, analyze, relate, and reflect.
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Table of Contents
Foreword
Chapter One: Introducing The Dutch House
Chapter Two: Breaking Down The Dutch House
Chapter Three: Let’s Meet Ann Patchett
Chapter Four: Alternate Scenarios
Chapter Five: Create Your Own Discussion Prompts
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Chapter One: Introducing The Dutch House
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nn Patchett's newest novel,' The Dutch House' is a family drama