Coming on Home Soon Reading Comprehension Questions
by Jacqueline Woodson
Book Summary
During World War II, a young girl named Ada Ruth lives with her grandmother while her mother works far away in a factory. Ada Ruth misses her mother greatly and waits for her return every day. The arrival of a stray kitten, whom Ada Ruth names 'Mama,' brings her comfort and helps her cope with the loneliness, reminding her of her own mother and the hope that she will be coming home soon.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Coming on Home Soon.
1.Where did Ada Ruth's Mama go to work?
2.Who did Ada Ruth live with while her Mama was away?
3.What did Ada Ruth name the kitten?
4.Why do you think Ada Ruth named the kitten 'Mama'?
5.What is one big idea the story teaches us about waiting for someone you love?
6.In the story, what does the word 'lonely' mean?
7.What was your favorite part of the story and why?
8.How do you think Ada Ruth felt when her Mama was far away?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Coming on Home Soon to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Coming on Home Soon with children.
What was your favorite part of Coming on Home Soon? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Coming on Home Soon, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Coming on Home Soon make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Coming on Home Soon to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Jacqueline Woodson wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Coming on Home Soon?
Coming on Home Soon by Jacqueline Woodson is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 2.2. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Coming on Home Soon?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Coming on Home Soon, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Coming on Home Soon 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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