I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #2) Reading Comprehension Questions
by Lauren Tarshis
Book Summary
In the summer of 1916, ten-year-old Chet Roscow is living with his Uncle Jerry in Elm Hills, New Jersey, while his parents are away. When news of terrifying shark attacks along the Atlantic coast reaches their small town, no one thinks the danger will reach their inland creek. However, after a cruel prank by his friends, Chet spots a real great white shark in Matawan Creek. Struggling to get anyone to believe him, Chet must find the courage to warn his friends and survive a deadly encounter.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 9 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #2).
1.Who is Chet living with in Elm Hills during the summer of 1916?
2.Why do the townspeople refuse to believe Chet when he says he saw a real shark in the creek?
3.Where does the climax of the story, where Chet has to warn his friends about the shark, take place?
4.What does the word 'glimpse' mean when Chet catches a glimpse of the shark?
5.The townspeople thought Chet's warning was a 'hoax'. What is a hoax?
6.If a shark is described as 'rogue', what does that mean in the context of the story?
7.How does Chet feel immediately after his friends reveal the shark fin was just a prank?
8.Why did the people of Elm Hills feel safe from the shark attacks mentioned in the newspaper at the beginning of the story?
9.What does Chet's decision to jump into the creek to warn Dewey, Sid, and Monty reveal about his character?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #2) to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #2) with children.
What was your favorite part of I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #2)? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #2), who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #2) make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #2) 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 Shark Attacks of 1916: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #2)?
I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #2) by Lauren Tarshis is recommended for grades 2-4 readers with an AR level of 3.9. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #2)?
ReadBuddy provides 9 carefully crafted comprehension questions for I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #2), covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
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