I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 (I Survived #6) Reading Comprehension Questions
by Lauren Tarshis
Book Summary
Lucas loves football, but after suffering a concussion, his parents forbid him from playing. Hoping to change their minds, he skips school and takes a train to New York City to talk to his Uncle Benny, a firefighter. Lucas arrives at the firehouse on the morning of September 11, 2001, and is soon caught in the terrifying chaos and destruction of the World Trade Center attacks.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 (I Survived #6).
1.Why do Lucas's parents tell him he has to stop playing football?
2.How does Lucas feel when his parents first tell him he cannot play football anymore?
3.Why does Lucas secretly take the train to New York City?
4.What does the word 'concussion' mean in the story?
5.Why does Lucas's attitude about quitting football change by the end of the story?
6.When the text describes the sound of the airplane as 'deafening', what does 'deafening' mean?
7.What happens to Lucas immediately after the South Tower collapses?
8.What does Uncle Benny's job as a firefighter symbolize to Lucas during the events of September 11?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 (I Survived #6) to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 (I Survived #6) with children.
What was your favorite part of I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 (I Survived #6)? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 (I Survived #6), who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 (I Survived #6) make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 (I Survived #6) 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 Attacks of September 11th, 2001 (I Survived #6)?
I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 (I Survived #6) by Lauren Tarshis is recommended for grades 2-4 readers with an AR level of 4.5. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 (I Survived #6)?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 (I Survived #6), covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 (I Survived #6) 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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