Ghosts: A Graphic Novel Reading Comprehension Questions
by Raina Telgemeier
Book Summary
Catrina (Cat) and her family move to a new town called Bahia de la Luna because the cool air is good for her younger sister, Maya, who has cystic fibrosis. Maya is excited because she heard the town is full of ghosts, but Cat is very scared of them. They meet a local boy, Carlos, who teaches them about the town's traditions, especially Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, where people celebrate and connect with the spirits of their loved ones. Cat slowly learns to understand and accept the ghosts, helping her sister and overcoming her own fears.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Ghosts: A Graphic Novel.
1.Why did Catrina's family move to Bahia de la Luna?
2.What is Maya most excited about in their new town?
3.Who is Carlos and what does he teach Cat and Maya?
4.Why do you think Catrina was so scared of ghosts at the beginning of the story?
5.How did Catrina's feelings about ghosts change by the end of the story?
6.What might happen if Catrina had never learned about Dia de los Muertos?
7.What is a main lesson Catrina learns in the story?
8.What is a central theme of 'Ghosts' about family?
9.How can you tell that Catrina grew as a character from the beginning to the end of the story?
10.What does the word 'reluctant' mean in the sentence: 'Cat was reluctant to go to the Dia de los Muertos celebration because she was still scared of ghosts'?
11.In the story, people invite the spirits of their 'ancestors' to visit. What are ancestors?
12.What does it mean to 'embrace' the town's traditions, as Catrina does at the end of the story?
13.If you were Catrina, how would you feel about moving to a new town where people believe in friendly ghosts?
14.How do you think celebrating Dia de los Muertos might help people who have lost a loved one?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Ghosts: A Graphic Novel to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Ghosts: A Graphic Novel with children.
What was your favorite part of Ghosts: A Graphic Novel? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Ghosts: A Graphic Novel, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Ghosts: A Graphic Novel make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Ghosts: 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 Ghosts: A Graphic Novel?
Ghosts: 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 Ghosts: A Graphic Novel?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Ghosts: A Graphic Novel, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Ghosts: 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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