Grade 2AR Level 2.9

Amulet

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Reading Comprehension Questions

by Kazu Kibuishi

9 curated questions

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Book Summary

After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to their great-grandfather's mysterious old house. Emily discovers a magical amulet, and soon their mother is kidnapped by a terrifying tentacled creature. The siblings must journey into a dangerous underground world filled with demons, robots, and talking animals to save her, leading Emily to accept her destiny as the new Stonekeeper.

Reading Comprehension Questions

9 curated questions across multiple comprehension levels. Use after your child finishes the book.

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1Who kidnaps Emily and Navin's mother in the middle of the night?

Comprehensioneasy

2What is the name of the robotic rabbit that helps Emily and Navin in the underground world?

Comprehensioneasy

3Why do Emily, Navin, and their mother move to the old house in Norlen?

Comprehensionmedium

4What does the word 'amulet' mean in the context of this story?

Vocabularymedium

5When Silas tells Emily about her 'destiny', what does he mean?

Vocabularyhard

6Why is Navin worried when Emily decides to accept the power of the amulet?

Inferencemedium

7Based on the amulet's actions, why does it most likely speak to Emily and offer her power?

Inferencehard

8At the end of the book, why do Emily and Navin decide to journey to Kanalis instead of returning to the normal world?

Inferencehard

9The creature that took their mother had long 'tentacles'. What are tentacles?

Vocabularyeasy

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Discussion Prompts

Great open-ended questions for car rides, dinner, or read-alouds.

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1“What was your favorite part of Amulet? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Amulet, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Amulet make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Amulet to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think Kazu Kibuishi wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What reading level is Amulet?

Amulet by Kazu Kibuishi is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 2.9. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Amulet?

ReadBuddy provides 9 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Amulet, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Amulet for reading practice?

Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.

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