1. Reading and Responding Discussion Questions
The Pot that Juan Built
Reading and Responding Discussion Questions

2. #1
What three things is this book about?

3. #2
What are the three ways used to tell the story of Juan Quezada?

4. #3
How does Juan use natural resources in his work?

5. #4
Why do you think Juan Quezada taught his family and neighbors the things he learned about making pottery?

6. #5
Where does Juan Quezada get his inspiration?

7. #6
Why is Juan Quezada’s story important to the people of his village? Why is his story important to the art world? Why is it important to you?

8. #7
What does Juan Quezada want for the future?

9. #8
Why do you think people take pride in traditional ways of doing or making things?

10. #9
Why do you think the author chose to write the book in the way she did?

11. #10
What did you learn about art from this book? Why is art important?