Pre-Reading Writing Prompt- The Bean Trees

By Barabra Kingsolver

Respond to each of the following prompts. Select edit from the top right side of this screen. Remember to add your first name and last initial and then save your response.



# What do I expect to get from reading THE BEAN TREES?

n What does the title mean?

n My thoughts on adoption are:

n My thoughts on child abuse is:

n One issue this novel explores is the concept of adoption. Under what circumstances would you support adoption?

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Is it ever okay to abandon someone who needs your help in some way?

n What responsibility do you have toward people in society as a whole?



What do I expect to get from reading THE BEAN TREES?

n What does the title mean?
n My thoughts on adoption are:
n My thoughts on child abuse is:
n One issue this novel explores is the concept of adoption. Under what circumstances would you support adoption?
n Is it ever okay to abandon someone who needs your help in some way? If so, when?
n What responsibility do you have toward people in society as a whole?