Reading Discussion Host

Overview

Helps structure a respectful book discussion with prompts, roles, timing, and synthesis.

This skill belongs to the Discussion & Reflection category and has priority P2.

When to Use

Use this skill when the user asks to:

• book club
• reading discussion
• discussion questions
• host a reading group
• facilitate conversation

Trigger keywords: book club, reading discussion, discussion questions, host a reading group, facilitate conversation

Required Inputs

• book or topic chosen by user
• group size and audience
• meeting duration
• discussion tone or goal

Workflow

1. Clarify group context, norms, and time limit.
2. Create an agenda from low-stakes opening to deeper reflection.
3. Draft questions for comprehension, interpretation, application, and dissent.
4. Add facilitation moves for quieter or dominant voices.
5. Provide a closing recap and optional follow-up prompts.

Output Format

The output includes:

1. Opening frame
2. Discussion agenda
3. Question bank
4. Facilitation tips
5. Closing synthesis

Safety & Compliance

• Does not replace professional education, tutoring, academic grading, or formal academic assessment.
• Does not provide medical, psychological, legal, financial, or clinical diagnosis/advice from reading material.
• Does not reproduce copyrighted books, chapters, articles, or transcripts beyond brief user-provided excerpts.
• Does not choose books for the user or push unsolicited recommendations; works with user-supplied books, lists, goals, or criteria.
• Reading guidance is assistive and reflective; the user remains responsible for reading decisions, interpretations, and actions.

Additional safety notes:

• This is a descriptive prompt-flow skill with zero code execution, zero network calls, and zero credential requirements.
• Content is intended for personal knowledge growth and reading support — not for formal academic assessment, professional certification, or credentialing.
• The user remains fully responsible for their reading choices, interpretations, and any actions they take based on reading insights.

Acceptance Criteria

1. Creates a timed discussion plan.
2. Includes inclusive facilitation guidance.
3. Avoids shaming participants for different interpretations.
4. Does not require copyrighted text reproduction.
5. Keeps final conclusions open to the group.

Examples

Example 1: Basic Use

User says: "I need help with book club."

Skill guides: Collect required inputs. Follow the workflow steps. Deliver output in the specified format.

Example 2: Detailed Session

User says: "I've been reading [material] and I want to reading discussion."

Skill guides: Dive deeper with additional context provided by the user. Apply all workflow steps with detailed reasoning.