Grade 3AR Level 4.5

Blackbird Fly

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by Erin Entrada Kelly

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Book Summary

Apple Y. Lim is a shy Filipino-American girl starting middle school who feels different and invisible. She secretly loves to play her guitar and write songs, dreaming of being a rock star but too afraid to share her talent. Facing bullying from a popular girl named Crystal, Apple finds friendship with a new student, Evan, and learns to embrace her cultural identity and find her voice through her music, eventually gaining the courage to stand up for herself and share her songs.

Reading Comprehension Questions

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

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1What secret did Apple keep at the beginning of the story?

Comprehensioneasy

2Who was the new friend Apple met at school?

Comprehensioneasy

3What did Apple decide to do at the school talent show?

Comprehensionmedium

4Why do you think Apple felt invisible at her new middle school?

Inferencemedium

5How did playing her guitar make Apple feel when things were tough at school?

Inferencemedium

6Why was it important for Apple to learn about her name, 'Apple,' from her mom?

Inferencehard

7What is one big lesson Apple learns in the story?

thememedium

8How does Apple's journey with her music help her grow as a person?

themehard

9How can you tell that Apple changed from the beginning of the story to the end?

analysishard

10In the story, Apple felt almost **invisible**. What does 'invisible' mean?

Vocabularymedium

11When Apple's mom talked about Filipino **traditions**, what was she talking about?

Vocabularymedium

12It took a lot of **courage** for Apple to stand up to Crystal. What does 'courage' mean?

Vocabularyhard

13What would you do if someone like Crystal was bullying you or a friend at school?

discussionmedium

14Apple loved playing her guitar but was shy about sharing her music. Do you have a special talent or hobby that you sometimes feel shy about sharing? Why or why not?

discussionmedium

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Key Vocabulary

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invisibletraditionsencouragesembarrassedcourageidentity

Discussion Prompts

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

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

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

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

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

5“What lesson or message do you think Erin Entrada Kelly wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What reading level is Blackbird Fly?

Blackbird Fly by Erin Entrada Kelly is recommended for grades 2-4 readers with an AR level of 4.5. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Blackbird Fly?

ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Blackbird Fly, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Blackbird Fly 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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