47 pages 1 hour read

Gordon Korman

Zoobreak

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2009

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Essay Topics

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Examine how the three operations present in Zoobreak could have gone differently if the children got adults involved sooner. Which elements of the plans would have stayed the same, and which would have changed? Are the versions of the operations with adult involvement more or less effective toward their goals? Why or why not?

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Analyze the debate between Savannah and Ben about freeing all the animals in Chapter 16. What are the benefits and drawbacks to each perspective, and what does each character’s stance say about what is most important to them? Is there a right or wrong way to view the debate? If so, who is right and wrong? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

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Compare and contrast Darren’s and Griffin’s approaches to planning. What do the similarities in their strategies say about what makes a good plan? How does Darren's planning only for himself make his method different than Griffin's planning for an entire group? Ultimately, who is the better planner and why? Support your answer with evidence from the text.