Drama: A Graphic Novel Reading Comprehension Questions
by Raina Telgemeier
Book Summary
Callie, a middle schooler, is passionate about theater and is the set designer for her school's musical. She navigates the challenges of creating elaborate sets, deals with crushes on boys, and learns about friendship, teamwork, and self-acceptance as she and her crew work to put on a successful show.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Drama: A Graphic Novel.
1.What is Callie's main job for the school musical, 'Moon over Mississippi'?
2.What was the name of the musical Callie's school was putting on?
3.Which specific set piece did Callie struggle to build for the musical?
4.In the story, what does it mean to be a 'set designer'?
5.What are 'props' in the context of the school musical?
6.When the story mentions 'technical difficulties' on opening night, what does that mean?
7.Why do you think Callie started to develop feelings for Jesse while working on the set?
8.How did Callie likely feel when she realized Jesse was interested in someone else, and not her?
9.Why was it so important for the entire cast and crew to work together to fix the problems on opening night?
10.What is one important lesson Callie learns about teamwork in the story?
11.What does the story 'Drama' teach us about finding your true passion and being yourself?
12.How did Callie's feelings about her crushes change from the beginning to the end of the story?
13.If you were Callie, what part of working on a school musical do you think you would enjoy the most, and why?
14.What is something Callie learned about friendship in the story that you think is important for everyone to know?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Drama: A Graphic Novel to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Drama: A Graphic Novel with children.
What was your favorite part of Drama: A Graphic Novel? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Drama: A Graphic Novel, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Drama: A Graphic Novel make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Drama: A Graphic Novel to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Raina Telgemeier wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Drama: A Graphic Novel?
Drama: A Graphic Novel by Raina Telgemeier is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 3.2. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Drama: A Graphic Novel?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Drama: A Graphic Novel, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Drama: A Graphic Novel 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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