Discussion Questions: Way Beyond Recycling

What does the author mean when she writes that people in the Loop de Loop world are going “way beyond  recycling”? Why is recycling not the only answer for our waste problem?

Discuss the Themes

This story has many themes including: being bullied, friendship, empathy and resilience. Discuss each theme and its meaning with students and ask them to share any personal connections they have with any theme.

Features of Your Community

How is the community where Alego lives similar to and different from the community where you live? As a class, create a T-chart to record students’ ideas. Alego’s Community My Community (Thunder Bay) Tundra (no trees) Canadian Shield On the ocean On Lake Superior...