Day 3

Where the Red Fern Grows Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

  1. 1

    Do you think Billy deals well with Rubin's death?

    Billy's only way of coping with Rubin's death is to put flowers on his grave. While this is a nice acknowledgment of his passing, Billy experienced something traumatic. Billy's grandpa tells him he doesn't want him to think about it because it isn't his fault. You can't always just not think about bad things that happen. Students shouldn't have to reveal anything traumatic they've been through, but they may be able to recognize that talking something out can be better than pushing it down.

  2. 2

    Do you think Rubin's death can be blamed on anyone?

    The accident that caused Rubin's death was no one's fault. Though...

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