Song for a Whale Discussion Questions

Song for a Whale Discussion Questions is a novel study resource for the book Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly, appropriate for grades 4-6. This packet helps build reading comprehension through guiding questions to reflect on the novel's themes, analyze characters, understand vocabulary words in context, and summarize plot details. Questions progress chronologically through the novel with a focus on key moments in the protagonist Iris's journey to help Blue 55, an endangered whale. An answer key is provided to check student understanding. This resource can be flexibly used during reading groups, literature circles, or as individual work before, during, or after reading the novel. The discussion questions encourage students to think critically about the text while improving literacy skills.