Friday+Night+Lights

**//Friday Night Lights//** Facilitator: Amanda Love Room Assignment: Student Enrollment:

__Themes from the Reading__ Adults living through the lives of their children Learning that life is not always fair Racism still exists Misplaced priorities of the education system and the people in the town Unwillingness to look within to analyze oneself

__Possible Discussion Questions__ Who are the protagonists/antagonists of the story? How do the major themes impact the people/football players in the town? Do you think that these major themes still exist in America today? Why do you think the author begins his story with Boobie Miles? Why do you think some of the main football players had more success later in life than others?

__Guided Reading Questions / Questions for Understanding__ Why is Permian football so important in Odessa, TX? Why is the book called Friday Night Lights? What other factors are affecting Odessa? What is life like on the "Southside" of town? Why is the watermelon feed important to the football players and people of Odessa? What happens to Boobie's football dreams after he gets injured?