76 pages 2 hours read

Andrew Clements

No Talking

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2007

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Reading Questions & Paired Texts

Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Chapters 1-5

Reading Check

1. What topic is Dave Packer expected to give a report on before his coughing fit?

2. Who is Dave’s partner for his report?

3. What is a classmate talking about at lunchtime when Dave confronts her about her constant talking?

4. What does Dave do in reaction to shaking Lynsey’s hand?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Describe Dave and Lynsey’s relationship.

2. What does Dave find inspiring about Mahatma Gandhi? How does it motivate his actions?

3. What is the comparison Dave makes between boys and girls? What is the effect of this comparison?

Paired Resources

Mahatma Gandhi

  • This article explores the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
  • This biography of Gandhi offers opportunities to connect to the novel’s themes of The Value of Silence, Standing Up to Authority, and Finding Common Ground With an Enemy.
  • What did Gandhi do for the people of India? What strategies were used by Gandhi to protest British rule? Why is Dave inspired by Gandhi?

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