Discussion Questions for Tales Out Of School

Discussion Questions for Tales Out Of School – Shirley Ann Howard

1. What are some of the teaching problems Sandy faces?

2. What are some of her “out of school” problems?

3. How do they change over time?

4. What are Sandy’s best qualities? Worst qualities?

5. What are Lenny’s best qualitites? Worst qualities?

6. How do you think she handled the warning from Mr. Delgado?

7. Discuss her manner of dealing with her mother. How might it be different?

8. How might Sandy have handled her relationship with Lenny to avoid the frustration she felt? Would an ultimatum have worked?

9. Was Sandy appropriate in how she dealt with Andrea? Rico?

10. Discuss your opinion of the various attitudes of Sandy’s colleagues.

11. Were you satisfied with the resolution of the school year?

12. Were you satisfied with the ending?

13. Please feel free to send Shirley any questions you think are especially useful.

14. Shirley is always interested in hearing readers’ thoughts about her characters, viewpoints, and writing. mailto:shirley@shirleyannhoward.com