Name________________ October Sky Discussion

1. What is the ideal balance between tradition and progress?

2. In terms of American history, what did you learn from reading October Sky? Beyond American history, what did you learn? What are your overall impressions of this story?

3. How did Sonny get along with his family? Why, at times, do we all have struggles with people within our family? Do you believe the Cold War impacted their relationships?

4. Are there any positive values that came out of Coalwood? If so, what are they?

5. If the Cold War was the fear for Sonny and his friends during the 1950s. What is our (the U.S.) fear today?

6. In your opinion, what was Sonny’s dream? Who encouraged his dreams? Who discouraged his dreams? Does anyone want to share what their dreams are?

7. Why did Sonny lose touch with all his friends from Coalwood? Does this tell us anything about our own lives?

8. Who was your favorite person in the book? Why?

There is an idea balance obtained in tradition and progress when we as people accept the good elements that comes with both and also reject the bad vices that comes with both.

What did I learn from October Sky?

The story makes me to know and also learn to believe in myself and hold on even in the midst of obstacles, never give up and I will accomplish my dreams. My impression is that the story is nice, educative and centered around determination.

From the story, Sonny and his brother are known to have a troubled relationship that is filled with Guilt and unaccomplished expectations. The issue of racism was said to have impacted their relationships.

The the U.S. fear today centers around corrupt leaders and also terrorism.

Sonny's dream was to be a jazz musician. Creole encouraged his dreams. His brother discouraged his dreams because he thought it was beneath him.

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