Front Desk: A Graphic Novel Reading Comprehension Questions
by Kelly Yang
Book Summary
Mia Tang and her immigrant parents move to Anaheim, California, to manage the Calivista Motel. Mia helps her parents at the front desk, facing challenges from the mean owner, Mr. Yao, and discrimination. She secretly writes letters for guests and dreams of becoming a writer, eventually leading a community effort to buy the motel and create a better life for everyone.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Front Desk: A Graphic Novel.
1.What job did Mia's parents get when they moved to the Calivista Motel?
2.Who was the mean owner of the Calivista Motel?
3.What did Mia secretly do for some of the motel guests?
4.Why do you think Mr. Yao didn't want Hank to stay at the motel sometimes?
5.How do you think Mia felt when she had to hide her writing from her parents?
6.What can you infer about the 'weeklies' from how they helped Mia's family buy the motel?
7.What is one important lesson Mia learns about standing up for others?
8.What message does the story send about working together as a community?
9.How did Mia's dream of becoming a writer help her family in the end?
10.What does the word 'immigrants' mean in the story of Mia's family?
11.If someone is 'exploited,' like Mia's parents were by Mr. Yao, what does that mean?
12.When the story talks about the 'community' at the motel, what does it mean?
13.If you were Mia, what would be the hardest part about living and working at the motel?
14.What is something you learned from Mia's story about helping others or achieving your dreams?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Front Desk: A Graphic Novel to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Front Desk: A Graphic Novel with children.
What was your favorite part of Front Desk: A Graphic Novel? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Front Desk: A Graphic Novel, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Front Desk: A Graphic Novel make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Front Desk: A Graphic Novel to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Kelly Yang wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Front Desk: A Graphic Novel?
Front Desk: A Graphic Novel by Kelly Yang 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 Front Desk: A Graphic Novel?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Front Desk: A Graphic Novel, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Front Desk: 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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