Question

1. joan wanted to discuss point of view in a collaborative discussion about the story \all good things are surprises.\ which of the following might be a good way to start that conversation?

\how did the family change in the midwest? what do you think the author wanted to say about that part of the country?\

\was the narrators grandmother someone youd like to know? is she like your own grandmother?\

\do you think the narrators perspective as a child affects the way the plot develops?\

\did you notice how the narrator misunderstood certain words? i thought those parts were really funny.\

Explanation:

Analyze the discussion goal

Using the Point of View Analysis knowledge point, we identify that Joan wants to start a collaborative discussion specifically focused on "point of view" in the story "All Good Things Are Surprises." A good starting question must be open-ended and directly address how the narrative perspective shapes the text.

Evaluate the options

Using the Child Perspective knowledge point:

• Option 1 focuses on setting and theme ("Midwest").
• Option 2 focuses on personal connection to a character ("grandmother").
• Option 3 directly addresses how the narrator's specific perspective (as a child) shapes the narrative and plot development, making it an ideal open-ended prompt for discussing point of view.
• Option 4 is a closed question focusing on a specific humorous detail rather than launching a broad discussion on point of view.

Answer:

• "How did the family change in the Midwest? What do you think the author wanted to say about that part of the country?"
• "Was the narrator's grandmother someone you'd like to know? Is she like your own grandmother?"
• "Do you think the narrator's perspective as a child affects the way the plot develops?" (Correct answer)
• "Did you notice how the narrator misunderstood certain words? I thought those parts were really funny."