Original PromptComprehension questions on the Book The Den by Keith Gray
This learning resource focuses on Keith Gray's novel, 'The Den: Secret Sanctuary', which explores themes of friendship and secrecy among a group of boys who create a hidden refuge. The explicit goals set for students include analyzing character motivations, evaluating pivotal plot points, and articulating important themes related to secrecy and interpersonal dynamics. Students are encouraged to reflect on the complexities of friendship and the challenges of keeping secrets within a group. The resource also includes various multiple-choice questions aimed at assessing comprehension of the text, along with tasks that promote deeper thematic analysis using the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) method. Students will evaluate loyalty, independence, and the eventual loss of the den, as well as their own learning challenges and alternative narrative outcomes.