Novel Study: The Lightning Thief: Discussion Guide #1

Encourage critical thinking and support students’ literacy development by asking questions as they read the first few chapters of Rick Riordan’s The Lightning Thief. Covering chapters 1–6, this discussion guide offers thought-provoking comprehension and analysis questions as readers get to know Percy Jackson, a twelve-year-old boy who is learning about himself for the first time. Students will respond to questions about Percy’s experience at Yancy Academy and how he learns that he is definitely not like the other kids. Click “View answer key” to see sample student responses and context. And be sure to check out the rest of the novel study worksheets related to The Lightning Thief!