Anthem by Ayn Rand
This is a great place to start because it is a short piece.
The text, with notes, can be accessed here:
http://www.noblesoul.com/orc/texts/anthem/complete.html
We need to focus on the major themes and the entire concept as to WHY events are going on in the novel. We will start with a discussion and then move from there with short writing pieces on topics that everyone will respond to.