Ghost Reading Comprehension Questions
by Jason Reynolds
Part of the Track series · Book 1 of 4
Book Summary
The story is about a friendly little ghost who lives in an old house. He desperately wants to be scary like other ghosts, but he's not very good at it and often makes silly noises or bumps into things. One day, a girl named Lily moves into the house. The ghost sees this as his big chance to prove he can be spooky. However, when he tries to scare Lily, she isn't frightened at all; instead, she giggles and finds him adorable, wanting to play. They quickly become friends, spending their days playing games and laughing. Through his friendship with Lily, the ghost learns that being kind and friendly is much more fun and fulfilling than trying to be someone he's not, and he learns to accept himself for who he truly is.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Ghost.
1.At the beginning of the story, what did the little ghost want to be?
2.What did Lily do when the ghost tried his best to scare her?
3.Where did Lily move to that the ghost lived in?
4.Why do you think the ghost felt frustrated at the beginning of the story?
5.How did the ghost likely feel when Lily laughed and offered him a cookie instead of screaming?
6.What can you infer about Lily's personality based on how she reacted to the ghost?
7.What lesson did the ghost learn by the end of the story?
8.What is the main message the author wants us to understand from the ghost's story?
9.How can you tell that the ghost's feelings about himself changed from the beginning to the end of the story?
10.In the story, Lily thought the ghost was 'adorable.' What does 'adorable' mean?
11.The story says the ghost tried to float 'menacingly.' What does it mean to float 'menacingly'?
12.When the ghost felt 'content' playing with Lily, how was he feeling?
13.If you were Lily, how would you feel if a friendly ghost like the one in the story suddenly appeared and wanted to play?
14.Why do you think it's important to be yourself, just like the ghost learned in the story?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Ghost to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Ghost with children.
What was your favorite part of Ghost? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Ghost, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Ghost make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Ghost to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Jason Reynolds wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Ghost?
Ghost by Jason Reynolds is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 2.8. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Ghost?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Ghost, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Ghost 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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