I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #3) Reading Comprehension Questions
by Lauren Tarshis
Book Summary
Max and his younger sister Zena escape a Jewish ghetto in Poland and flee into the dangerous Loda forest. There, they are rescued by Jewish partisan fighters and miraculously reunite with their Aunt Hannah. Together, they must survive the harsh wilderness and a brutal Nazi attack on their hidden camp.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 9 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #3).
1.Who is Max's younger sister that he protects throughout the story?
2.Where do Max and Zena live at the very beginning of the story before they escape?
3.Which family member do Max and Zena miraculously find living with the partisan fighters in the forest?
4.What does it mean to 'smuggle' something, like Max did with the berries?
5.In the story, Aunt Hannah and Martin are 'partisans'. What is a partisan?
6.The people in the ghetto were given very small 'rations'. What does 'ration' mean in this context?
7.Why did Max and Zena have to run away into the dangerous forest?
8.Why was Aunt Hannah living in the harsh conditions of the forest instead of a city?
9.How does Max's character change from the beginning of the story to the end?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #3) to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #3) with children.
What was your favorite part of I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #3)? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #3), who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #3) make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #3) 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 Nazi Invasion, 1944: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #3)?
I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #3) by Lauren Tarshis is recommended for grades 2-4 readers with an AR level of 5.1. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #3)?
ReadBuddy provides 9 carefully crafted comprehension questions for I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #3), covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
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