I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived #1) Reading Comprehension Questions
by Lauren Tarshis
Book Summary
Ten-year-old George Calder is traveling on the luxurious Titanic with his sister Phoebe and Aunt Daisy. Known for getting into trouble, George sneaks around the ship and finds himself in the middle of a massive disaster when the ship strikes an iceberg. Separated from his family, George must navigate the sinking ship with new friends to survive the freezing waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived #1).
1.Who is George Calder traveling with on the Titanic?
2.Why does George sneak down into the baggage hold of the ship?
3.How does George end up in the freezing ocean water?
4.What does the word 'frigid' mean when describing the ocean water?
5.When the Titanic gave a sudden 'lurch', what did the ship do?
6.Why does Phoebe wander off into the crowded corridors while they are trying to escape?
7.Why does Marco help George and Enzo toward the lifeboat but stay behind himself?
8.How does surviving the Titanic disaster change George's behavior when he returns home?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived #1) to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived #1) with children.
What was your favorite part of I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived #1)? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived #1), who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived #1) make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived #1) 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 Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived #1)?
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived #1) by Lauren Tarshis is recommended for grades 2-4 readers with an AR level of 3.1. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived #1)?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived #1), covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived #1) 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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