Way of the Warrior Kid 3

The questions inside

One per chapter, across all 20 chapters — every question is editable before you print.

1. What do you learn about Marc’s life and attitude at the beginning of this chapter? How does it help you understand the main problem of the story?
2. What goal, challenge, or worry is introduced in this chapter? Explain why it matters to Marc.
3. How does Marc react when something is hard or uncomfortable in this chapter? What does his reaction show about his character?
4. What advice or lesson does Marc hear in this chapter? How could that advice help him later in the story?
5. Make a prediction: What do you think Marc will need to do next to become stronger, smarter, or braver? Use clues from the chapter.
6. What is one choice Marc makes in this chapter? Was it a good choice or a poor choice? Explain your thinking.
7. How does Uncle Jake or another important person help Marc in this chapter? What does Marc learn from that help?
8. What does this chapter teach about discipline or practice? Give an example from the chapter.
9. How is Marc changing compared with the beginning of the book? Describe one way he is growing.
10. What problem does Marc face in this chapter, and what steps does he take to handle it?
11. Which character shows leadership in this chapter? What actions or words show leadership?
12. What do you think the author wants readers to understand about excuses and effort in this chapter?
13. How does Marc’s training, learning, or practice affect his confidence in this chapter?
14. What mistake or setback happens in this chapter? How does the character respond to it?
15. Make a prediction: How might Marc use what he has learned when he faces a bigger challenge later?
16. What theme, or big message, do you notice in this chapter? Explain it using details from the story.
17. Which part of this chapter did you think was most important? Why did it stand out to you?
18. How do Marc’s actions show the idea of being a “warrior kid” in this chapter?
19. What lesson from this chapter could you use in your own life at school, at home, or in sports? Explain how.
20. At the end of the story, how has Marc changed? What message do you think the book leaves with the reader?

Example answers

Printed at the front of the booklet, so your reader can see what a strong answer looks like.

What is one choice Marc makes in this chapter? Was it a good choice or a poor choice? Explain your thinking.

I think Marc makes a good choice because he tries to do the right thing even when it is not easy. Instead of just giving up or making excuses, he thinks about what he has learned. This shows that he is becoming more responsible. It also shows that small choices can help a person become stronger.

What do you think the author wants readers to understand about excuses and effort in this chapter?

I think the author wants readers to understand that excuses do not help you improve. If Marc blames other people or says something is too hard, he stays stuck. When he puts in effort, he starts to get better little by little. This reminds me that trying hard matters more than being perfect right away.

How do Marc’s actions show the idea of being a “warrior kid” in this chapter?

Marc shows he is a warrior kid by facing a challenge instead of avoiding it. He uses discipline and tries to control his attitude. He also listens to advice and works to improve himself. To me, being a warrior kid means doing your best and not quitting when things get tough.