Description
Are you reading Fish in a Tree with your class and looking for a simple, intentional way to get students thinking deeply as they read—without adding more prep or extra assignments? This resource includes one carefully chosen discussion prompt for each chapter of the novel, designed to be shared before or during reading so students are ready to participate in meaningful, text-based discussions.
(NOTE: Please read this entire description…there’s some key information for you!)
What This Resource Is:
This is a low-prep, discussion-focused support for reading Fish in a Tree.
Each chapter includes:
- ONE grounding discussion question (sometimes multi-part)
- Prompts that push students to think beyond the literal text
- Questions that consistently ask students to prove their ideas using text evidence
- Projectable slides that keep students focused and eliminate prep
The goal is not written responses or packets—it’s to give students something important to think about while they read, so discussions are more focused, thoughtful, and meaningful.
What’s Included:
✔ 51 projectable discussion slides (one per chapter)
✔ Print and digital access (PDF slides + digital slides)
✔ Brief teacher background and teaching tips
✔ Clean, easy-to-read slides with clearly labeled chapters
Just project the slide, read the question, and start reading.
*** IMPORTANT: Please Read Before Purchasing ***
This discussion prompt set is INCLUDED in my full Fish in a Tree Novel Study.
If you already own the full novel study, you already have this resource and do not need to purchase it separately. You may need to redownload it as it was an addition in January, 2026. Enjoy the new bonus!
👉 The full novel study includes:
- Teaching notes for every chapter (which thousands of teachers LOVE!)
- Written response prompts
- Graphic organizers
- Additional instructional supports
- These discussion prompts
This standalone version is intended for teachers who:
- Do not want a full novel study
- Already have their own teaching framework
- Want only the discussion prompts to support reading and conversation
👉 If you are looking for a complete, ready-to-teach unit, you’ll want the full novel study instead. Decide which is the best fit for you!
(You’ll find the link to the novel study RIGHT HERE. For even more fun, you can get my Fish in a Tree bundle which has great “after you read” and enrichment activities as well at a greatly discounted price.)
Why Teachers Love This Format
- One question per chapter keeps students focused without overwhelming them
- Promotes student talk and evidence-based thinking
- Works seamlessly with read-aloud or independent reading
- Easy to drop into existing lesson plans or slide decks
- Perfect for low-prep days, busy weeks, or sub plans
This resource is designed to do one thing well: help students read Fish in a Tree with purpose—and come to discussions ready to think and talk.
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