Below are ten discussion questions you can use in several ways while teaching The Hate U Give.

Use them to start class or group discussions, as writing prompts, or as test questions.

Discussion Questions

1. How does the main character, Starr, navigate between the two worlds of her predominantly black neighborhood and her mostly white prep school?

2. How does the shooting of Khalil, a unarmed black teenager, affect Starr and her community?

3. How does the relationship between Starr and her parents evolve throughout the novel?

4. How does the concept of “the hate U give” relate to the themes of the novel?

5. How do the actions of the police and the justice system play a role in the novel?

6. How do the various characters’ identities, such as race, class, and gender, shape their experiences and perspectives in the novel?

7. What is the significance of the Black Lives Matter movement in the novel?

8. How does the novel explore themes of family, friendship, and loyalty?

9. How does the novel address the issues of police brutality and racial inequality?

10. How does the ending of the novel leave the reader feeling, and what impact do you think it will have on future discussions of these issues?

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