I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 (I Survived #17) Reading Comprehension Questions
by Lauren Tarshis
Book Summary
Eleven-year-old Mel visits Glacier National Park with her dad and brother. She is grieving the recent loss of her mom. The park has a major problem with bears eating human garbage. On the terrifying 'Night of the Grizzlies,' Mel must use her bravery and her knowledge of nature to survive.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 (I Survived #17).
1.Where do Mel and her family go for their vacation?
2.Why are the grizzly bears coming so close to the cabins and tourists?
3.Who is Mel traveling with in the story?
4.Why is this trip to the national park so difficult for Mel?
5.Why does Mel think it is a bad idea for tourists to feed the bears?
6.How does the storm make the night of the bear attack even scarier?
7.What is a major lesson the park rangers and tourists learn in this story?
8.What does Mel learn about herself by the end of the story?
9.How do Mel's feelings change from the beginning of the book to the end?
10.What does the word 'predator' mean when describing a grizzly bear?
11.What is a 'chalet' in the story?
12.If someone shows 'courage' during a scary event, what are they doing?
13.Mel uses what she knows about bears to stay safe. What is a safety rule you know that could help you in an emergency?
14.Mel feels very sad about her mom, but she finds a way to be brave. How can you find courage when you are feeling sad or scared?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 (I Survived #17) to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 (I Survived #17) with children.
What was your favorite part of I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 (I Survived #17)? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 (I Survived #17), who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 (I Survived #17) make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 (I Survived #17) 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 Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 (I Survived #17)?
I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 (I Survived #17) 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 Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 (I Survived #17)?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 (I Survived #17), covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
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