Novel Study: The Lightning Thief: Discussion Guide #4

Support critical thinking and literacy development by asking questions as students read the final chapters of Rick Riordan’s The Lightning Thief. With a focus on chapters 18–22, this discussion guide features two pages of comprehension, analysis, and personal connection questions that get students thinking about the final adventurous moments of Percy’s quest. Readers will consider what happens in the Underworld and the decisions Percy makes while there, analyze the events that unfold after he returns to the East Coast, and make inferences about characters such as Hades and Sally Jackson. Click “View answer key” to see sample student responses and context. And be sure to check out the full set of novel study worksheets related to The Lightning Thief!