BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Montgomery County Public Libraries X-WR-CALNAME:Montgomery County Public Libraries BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2a4c4636-5f52-4ee1-9ca9-f16182c5d351 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260716T223450Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T183000 SUMMARY:4-6th Grade Book Discussion - In-person LOCATION:Germantown Library\nGermantown Library X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Germantown Library;X-APPLE -RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=Germantown Library:geo:39.1819695,-77.2661077 GEO:39.1819695;-77.2661077 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 4-6th grade book discussion\, followed by a fun STEM activity..\nhttps://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7186761 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Join us for a 4-6th grade book discussion\ , followed by a fun STEM activity. This month we will be discussing \; Unplugged by Gordon Korman. \; Electronic copies are available for digita l download via the Libby App or Hoopla and physical copies can be reserved and picked up at your local library. \;

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The discussion will b e followed by a fun STEM activity.

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Discussion Questions: \;

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  1. What is this book about? What are the main themes? \;
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  2. Jett is forced to give up all his technology\, his phone\, watch\, tablet... How would you feel if you had to give up all your tech? Would yo u be able to do it? \; \;
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  3. What do you think of Camp Oasi s? Would you enjoy it? Do you think there are any benefits of a wellness r etreat? \;
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  4. What is Jett&rsquo\;s relationship with Matt?&nbs p\;
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  5. Taking care of Needles means something different to each of the kids in the book. How does taking care of Needles affect Grace\, Jett\ , Brooklyn and Tyrell? \;
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  6. Needles is a cold-blooded reptile. What does this mean? \;
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  7. Jett seems to have a strained famil y life. Do you think Jett&rsquo\;s behavior has anything to do with his fa mily? \;
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  8. At one point\, Jett compares the people at the Oasi s as an &ldquo\;ostrich with its head in the sand.&rdquo\; What does this expression mean and how are the people at Oasis acting like this? \;\n
  9. What is Brooklyn&rsquo\;s relationship to Magnus and why does she try to hide it? \; \;
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  10. We often think that having more & ldquo\;stuff&rdquo\; will make us happier\, at least that&rsquo\;s what Je tt thinks. What do you think? Has Jett grown as a person by the end of the book? \;
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Looking for more fun things \;to do at M CPL?

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Looking for something new to read? You can checkout \;ele ctronic books \;right from our website!

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Hoopla \;  \; \;OverDrive for Kids \;  \; \;Kanopy Kids \;

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Take a look at th ese resources for using your library card. \;Don't have a card right n ow? \;No worries! \; Find out how to \;Get a Library Card.

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Accommodation Requests

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Please place your request for English-language captioning or sign language interpretation at le ast five days before the library-sponsored program you plan to attend. Con tact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777 -0002 with all other accommodation requests.

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