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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

SMILE - DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

 

1.     What happened to Raina when she came back from the Girl Scout meeting?

 

2.     How would you feel of you had the same accident Raina had?

 

3.     What creature does Raina say she looks like when she sees her teeth in the mirror after returning to the dentist?

 

4.     Why were her friends laughing at Raina's crush?

 

5.     Raina’s accident leads to a very difficult time in her life. Do her friends help her situation or do they make it worse?

 

6.     Raina’s accident changes many things in her life and teaches her about the meaning of true friendship. What lessons about friendship does she learn?

 

7.     Did Raina enjoy going to the dentist? Why or why not?

 

8.     Do you like your visit to the dentist? Why or why not? What is your worse experience with your dentist? 

 

9.     Art is one of Raina’s favorite activities and usually keeps her busy when she is worried about something. Which activities help you clear your mind?

 

10. Why do you think that Raina would want to try out for the basketball team?

 

11. If someone embarrassed you in front of a friend, what would you do? Would you react as Raina did when her skirt was pulled down?

 

12. Raina believes that her friends say mean things to her to make themselves feel better. Do you think she is right? Why or why not?

 

13. When did she get rid of her braces?

 

14. Raina is disappointed by how her teeth look after her braces are removed. How do Raina’s new friends react? How would her old friends have reacted?

 

15. Raina allows her feelings about her appearance to affect how she feels on the inside. Have you ever had similar feelings? What did you do to feel better?

 

16. Raina finds that the more she focuses on her interests, the more she likes herself. Why do you think she feels this way?

 

17. Raina realizes that people see her differently once she likes herself. Why do you think they do?

 

18. Do you like the book? From 1 to 5, how many stars would you rate the book? 

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