I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 (I Survived Graphic Novel #8) Reading Comprehension Questions
by Lauren Tarshis
Book Summary
Eleven-year-old Nate Fox runs away from his cruel uncle and heads to New York City to find his father's friend. Instead of finding a safe ship, he finds himself in the middle of a Continental Army camp just as the massive British army attacks in the Battle of Brooklyn.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 (I Survived Graphic Novel #8).
1.Why does Nate decide to run away from his home in Connecticut?
2.Who is Nate looking for when he travels to New York City?
3.What weather event helps the American army escape from Brooklyn Heights?
4.Why does Paul let Nate stay in the Continental Army camp instead of sending him home?
5.Why is Nate so terrified when he looks out at the New York harbor?
6.Why do the American soldiers have to retreat during the Battle of Brooklyn?
7.What is a major lesson Nate learns about war from his experience in the battle?
8.How does the story show the importance of having people who care about you?
9.How does Nate change from the beginning of the story to the end?
10.What does the word 'retreat' mean in the story?
11.Who were the 'Hessians' that Nate saw fighting for the British?
12.What is a 'musket'?
13.Nate had to make a very hard choice to run away from his uncle into the unknown. What would you have done if you were in Nate's situation?
14.George Washington's army escaped because a lucky fog hid them from the British. Do you think luck is an important part of surviving dangerous situations? Why or why not?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 (I Survived Graphic Novel #8) to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 (I Survived Graphic Novel #8) with children.
What was your favorite part of I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 (I Survived Graphic Novel #8)? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 (I Survived Graphic Novel #8), who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 (I Survived Graphic Novel #8) make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 (I Survived Graphic Novel #8) 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 the American Revolution, 1776 (I Survived Graphic Novel #8)?
I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 (I Survived Graphic Novel #8) 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 the American Revolution, 1776 (I Survived Graphic Novel #8)?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 (I Survived Graphic Novel #8), covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
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