Discussion Topic Generator — Spark Meaningful Classroom Discussions
Generate thought-provoking discussion questions and Socratic seminar prompts for any topic.
Discussion Topic Generator
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Example Output
Discussion Questions: To Kill a Mockingbird
Chapter 10-15 | 10th Grade ELA
OPENING QUESTIONS (Get everyone talking)
- What does "courage" mean to you? Can you think of an example from your own life?
- Why do you think Harper Lee titled chapter 10 "It's a Sin to Kill a Mockingbird"?
CORE QUESTIONS (Drive deeper analysis)
3. Atticus tells Scout that "real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway." How does Mrs. Dubose embody this definition? Do you agree with Atticus's definition?
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Compare how Scout and Jem react to the events at the jail in chapter 15. What do their reactions reveal about their different stages of maturity?
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What risks is Atticus taking by defending Tom Robinson? Why does he take them anyway? What would you do in his position?
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How does the "mad dog" scene in chapter 10 serve as a metaphor for Atticus's role in the trial? What is the "mad dog" that Maycomb is facing?
CLOSING QUESTIONS (Connect and reflect)
7. How do the themes of courage and moral conviction in these chapters connect to issues we face today?
- What has this discussion changed or deepened in your understanding of the novel?
DISCUSSION NORMS REMINDER:
- Refer to the text: "On page X, it says..."
- Build on others: "I'd like to add to what ___ said..."
- Respectfully disagree: "I see it differently because..."
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Deeper Thinking
Questions promote critical analysis, not just recall.
Inclusive Discussions
Varied question types engage different types of thinkers.
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Enter Your Topic
Specify the text, topic, or concept students will discuss.
Choose Discussion Type
Select Socratic seminar, think-pair-share, fishbowl, or general discussion.
Generate Questions
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