I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7) Reading Comprehension Questions
by Lauren Tarshis
Book Summary
Thomas and his younger sister, Birdie, escape from slavery on a Virginia plantation. They are taken in by a regiment of Union soldiers and travel with them into Pennsylvania. Suddenly, they find themselves caught in the middle of the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the deadliest and most important battles of the American Civil War. Thomas must find the courage to survive the chaos of war and protect his sister as they fight for their freedom.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 9 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7).
1.Why do Thomas and Birdie run away from the farm in Virginia?
2.Who takes Thomas and Birdie in after they escape into the woods?
3.In which state does the massive battle take place?
4.What does the word 'plantation' mean in the story?
5.When the soldiers talk about their 'regiment', what are they referring to?
6.What is 'artillery' during the Battle of Gettysburg?
7.How does Birdie most likely feel when she is traveling with Corporal Henry and the Union soldiers?
8.Why does Thomas risk his life during the battle instead of running far away by himself?
9.What is the main theme or lesson of Thomas's journey?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7) to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7) with children.
What was your favorite part of I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7)? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7), who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7) make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7) 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 Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7)?
I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7) by Lauren Tarshis is recommended for grades 2-4 readers with an AR level of 4.6. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7)?
ReadBuddy provides 9 carefully crafted comprehension questions for I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7), covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
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