Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. Reading Comprehension Questions
by Judy Blume
Book Summary
A young girl named Margaret Simon moves to a new town and starts sixth grade. She grapples with the challenges of making new friends, fitting in, and navigating the confusing changes of growing up, especially puberty. She also struggles with her religious identity, as her parents come from different faiths and she hasn't been raised in any particular one. Throughout her journey, Margaret frequently talks to God, sharing her deepest worries and hopes.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret..
1.What did Margaret do right after she moved to her new town?
2.What was the name of the secret club Margaret and her new friends formed?
3.What did Margaret do to try and understand different religions?
4.Why do you think Margaret felt "pressured" to fit in with her new friends in the PTC?
5.How can you tell that Margaret felt lonely when she first moved?
6.Why did Margaret keep talking to God throughout the story?
7.What is one important lesson Margaret learns about growing up?
8.What does the story teach us about asking questions when we are confused?
9.How did Margaret's feelings about growing up change from the beginning of the story to the end?
10.In the story, when Margaret felt "anxious" about discussions, what does "anxious" mean?
11.What does the word "Corporation" mean when Margaret's club is called the "Pre-Teen Corporation"?
12.What does "guidance" mean when Margaret asks God for guidance?
13.If you moved to a new town like Margaret, what would be the first thing you would do to make new friends?
14.Margaret talked to God about her worries. Who do you talk to when you have big questions or worries?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. with children.
What was your favorite part of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret., who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Judy Blume wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.?
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. by Judy Blume is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 3.5. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret., covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
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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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