Crash Pre-Read Discussion

Group Discussion About Crash

1. The book Crash is about a boy who bullies other kids. Have you known someone who was bullied? Have you ever been bullied? Have you bullied someone else?

2. Have you ever had a friend that you were embarrassed to be around when with certain people?

3. Do you think it's O.K. for a boy to go out for cheerleading? Are there some activities that are just for boys or just for girls? Have you felt pressured to do or not do something because of your gender?

4. Do your parents have a problem with you playing with toy guns? What are your feelings about children playing with toy guns?

5. Do you know anyone who practices a different religion than you do? Do they have beliefs that are very different from your own?

6. Do you think people are bullied or discriminated against because of their race, gender identity, or religion?

7. Has anyone ever given you a nickname? Have you given someone else a nickname? Were the nicknames nice or mean?

8. Have you ever had a loved one become seriously ill?