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    1. The document provides discussion questions and activities for the book "The Search for WondLa" by Tony DiTerlizzi. 2. It asks questions about concepts in the book like what makes a family, whether a robot can be a family member, and how the main character Eva survives in her new environment. 3. It also provides suggested activities for students like writing essays about being in an unfamiliar situation, comparing the book to other stories, and discussing artificial intelligence.

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    1. The document provides discussion questions and activities for the book "The Search for WondLa" by Tony DiTerlizzi. 2. It asks questions about concepts in the book like what makes a family, whether a robot can be a family member, and how the main character Eva survives in her new environment. 3. It also provides suggested activities for students like writing essays about being in an unfamiliar situation, comparing the book to other stories, and discussing artificial intelligence.

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    A Teacher’s Guide to

    The Search for WondLa

    by Tony DiTerlizzi

    Discussion Questions

    1. What is a family? What elements make a family? Does color, size, or shape make a difference
    in what a family consists of? Is it possible for a robot to be a family member?

    2. Was Muthr a good mother to Eva? Was she able to teach Eva life lessons? Did she have a
    loving spirit? How does a robot show love?

    3. Muthr believed computer technology was omniscient. Was Muthr correct in her beliefs? Give
    examples from the book to verify your answers.

    4. Muthr had a list of six basic survival skills for humans: 1. Trust technology 2. Signal others 3.
    Find shelter 4. Create fire 5. Procure food and water 6. Know first aid. How did these skills help
    or hinder Eva’s survival in the “real world”? Given her experience, did Eva find the list was in
    correct order for survival? Explain your answer.

    5. Lewis and Clark, John Audubon and Charles Darwin, are all greatly admired people who
    captured “new” creatures, observed them, killed them, and dissected them all in an attempt to
    understand them. Are Zin, Besteel, Queen Ojo and the taxidermist any different from them?

    6. As Eva begins her journey, she meets a cerulean named Rovender. Is there any significance to
    his name? As an adult, Rovender views his relationship to Eva very differently than Eva views
    their relationship. How do they view their relationship to each other? As the book progresses,
    does their relationship change? If so how does it change?

    7. In Roman mythology, who or what does Orbona represent? Is there any significance to Eva?

    8. While attempting to escape from Besteel, Eva was saved by the Wandering Forest. Rovender
    tells Eva he has never seen a forest respond as it did. Why did the forest come to Eva’s aid? In
    your opinion, what does it mean?

    9. When Eva is visiting Lacus Besteel attacks her. Even though Eva is surrounded by villagers,
    no one responds to her cry for help. Have there been times in your life when you may have felt
    isolated and alone even though there were people all around you? Give an example.

    10. As Eva walks through the village of Lacus, she takes out her omnipod to take pictures.
    Rovender is upset and tells her several times to put it away. What is wrong with taking pictures?
    How can taking pictures be harmful?
    11. The author has said he was inspired by classic stories, fairy tales, and movies while writing
    this book. Eva’s WondLa belongs to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Can you see any similarities
    from other stories in this book? If so, which ones?

    12. Would you describe Eva as a resourceful person who uses her skills and wit to solve her
    problems? Give reasons to support your answer.

    Activities

    1. Have the students imagine being placed in a new surrounding where everything they see and
    touch is unfamiliar. They have no idea what is good or bad. There is no one who understands
    them to ask for help. Discuss as a class how they would survive this situation. After discussing
    this, ask the students to write an essay on what they would do. Have them be realistic in their
    reaction. This does not have to be a science fiction assignment. Many times in our lives we are
    placed in unfamiliar situations and must learn how to live with the circumstances that now
    surround us.

    2. Either use a webcam or visit www.TheSearchforWondLa.com to view the 3D map of Eva


    Nine’s journey. Viewing this augmented reality allows one to follow the sights and sounds of
    Eva’s journey. Does this help bring the story alive? Is there anything on the map that is different
    from what students envisioned while reading the book? Compare the map of Orbona in the book
    with the computer map on the website. What is similar and what is different?

    3. “Artificial Intelligence” is making computers more life like. In the book, Muthr shows signs of
    humanity through her hesitation to new circumstances and emotions. Muthr, because she is a
    robot, believes that technology is to be trusted completely. She becomes vulnerable when her
    data is incomplete. How does this relate to “real life” where one can become vulnerable when
    placed in new and unusual situations?

    4. Eva was able to communicate with Otto through telepathy. Go to the library or search online
    for articles on telepathy. Discuss with the class their findings. Is there such a thing? Is it possible
    for certain species to understand each other without using “normal” forms of communication?

    5. In the back of the book Tony DiTerlizzi has placed a copy of the Orbonian alphabet. Have
    students use this alphabet to interpret the writing on Hostia and Fiscian Haveport’s wall.
    Examine other illustrations in the book and look for more examples of the alphabet in the
    illustrations which would add to the students’ understanding of the book.

    6. Have the students write letters to each other in the classroom using the Orbonian alphabet.
    Have the students exchange their letters and see if they are able to decipher them.

    7. Take a trip to a museum or do a virtual museum tour online. What kinds of items are there in
    the museum? Are all the items inanimate or are there live exhibits? Do any of the exhibits have
    any taxidermy specimens? What is the purpose of museums?
    8. Research friendship bracelets. What is the purpose of them? Where did they originate? What
    is the significance of the friendship bracelet Eva Nine gives to Rovender? Did Rovender act like
    a friend when Eva presented him with one? Discuss the importance of the bracelet from both Eva
    and Rovender’s point of view. Have the students make friendship bracelets.

    9. When Eva was visiting the Halcyonus village, Fiscian taught Eva a traditional song based on
    the Halcyonus culture. Review the traditional fishing song in The Search for WondLa. Discuss
    with the students other traditional songs from their childhood. Have the students write their own
    song based upon a tradition in their family. Discuss why traditions are important.

    10. Ask your students to compare Eva Nine to a comic super hero. How are they similar and how
    are they different? Does Eva Nine have any super powers? If she does, what are they? If she
    doesn’t how does she manage to survive in her dangerous environment?

    This reading group guide has been provided by Simon & Schuster for classroom, library, and
    reading group use. It may be reproduced in its entirety or excerpted for these purposes.

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