I Survived Hurricane Katrina 2005 Reading Comprehension Questions
by Lauren Tarshis
Part of the I Survived series · Book 3 of 22
Book Summary
Eleven-year-old Barry Tucker and his family are trapped in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward during Hurricane Katrina. After the levees break and their home floods, Barry is swept away into the dangerous waters. He must survive on his own and ends up forming an unexpected bond with a neighborhood bully's dog, Cruz, before finally being rescued and reunited with his family.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about I Survived Hurricane Katrina 2005.
1.Why does Barry's family decide not to evacuate New Orleans before the storm?
2.How does the Tucker family escape the rising floodwaters inside their house?
3.What is the name of the dog that Barry rescues from the floodwaters?
4.The news warned that the hurricane would be a 'catastrophe'. What does the word 'catastrophe' mean in this context?
5.New Orleans flooded because the 'levees' broke. What is a levee?
6.Why is Barry initially afraid of Cruz when he sees him struggling in the water?
7.What does Barry's decision to pull Cruz out of the water reveal about his character?
8.Why did the author include the detail about the family thinking the worst of the storm was over before the house flooded?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from I Survived Hurricane Katrina 2005 to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading I Survived Hurricane Katrina 2005 with children.
What was your favorite part of I Survived Hurricane Katrina 2005? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from I Survived Hurricane Katrina 2005, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did I Survived Hurricane Katrina 2005 make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend I Survived Hurricane Katrina 2005 to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Lauren Tarshis wanted young readers to learn from this story?
Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is I Survived Hurricane Katrina 2005?
I Survived Hurricane Katrina 2005 by Lauren Tarshis is recommended for grades 2-4 readers with an AR level of 4.0. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for I Survived Hurricane Katrina 2005?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for I Survived Hurricane Katrina 2005, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use I Survived Hurricane Katrina 2005 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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