I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 (I Survived #14) Reading Comprehension Questions
by Lauren Tarshis
Book Summary
Eleven-year-old Jessie Flynn is still mourning the sudden death of her father when the nearby Mount St. Helens volcano begins to rumble. While exploring the mountain with her best friends, twins Eddie and Sam, the volcano erupts, plunging them into a desperate fight for survival against ash, heat, and deadly mudflows.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 (I Survived #14).
1.Who are Jessie's best friends that go with her onto the mountain?
2.Why does Jessie hike into the restricted zone on the mountain?
3.What does the word 'tremor' mean in the story?
4.The eruption causes a 'lahar' to rush down the mountain. What is a lahar?
5.When the volcano explodes, it scatters 'debris' everywhere. What does 'debris' mean?
6.Why is Jessie so attached to the camera she brings on the hike?
7.How does surviving the eruption help Jessie emotionally?
8.What causes the massive mudflow that chases Jessie and her friends?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 (I Survived #14) to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 (I Survived #14) with children.
What was your favorite part of I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 (I Survived #14)? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 (I Survived #14), who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 (I Survived #14) make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 (I Survived #14) 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 Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 (I Survived #14)?
I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 (I Survived #14) by Lauren Tarshis is recommended for grades 2-4 readers with an AR level of 4.4. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 (I Survived #14)?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 (I Survived #14), covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
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