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Iggie's House

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by Judy Blume

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Book Summary

Winnie Barringer is sad when her best friend, Iggie, moves away. A new Black family, the Garbers, moves into Iggie's old house. Winnie is excited to make new friends, but she soon realizes that some of her neighbors are unwelcoming to the Garbers because of their race. Winnie struggles with the pressure from other kids and adults, but she ultimately chooses to stand up for her new friends and learns important lessons about prejudice, friendship, and courage.

Reading Comprehension Questions

14 curated questions across multiple comprehension levels. Use after your child finishes the book.

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1What happened to Winnie's best friend, Iggie, at the beginning of the story?

Comprehensioneasy

2Who was the first family to move into Iggie's house after she left?

Comprehensioneasy

3What was the name of Winnie Barringer's older brother?

Comprehensioneasy

4Why do you think some of the neighbors, like Mrs. Mason, were unwelcoming to the Garber family?

Inferencemedium

5How do you think Glenn, Janet, and Sara Garber felt when they realized some people in the neighborhood were not friendly to them?

Inferencemedium

6What might have happened if Winnie had chosen to ignore the Garbers and not be their friend?

Inferencehard

7What important lesson does Winnie learn about friendship in this story?

thememedium

8What is one main message the author, Judy Blume, wants readers to understand about treating people who are different from you?

themehard

9How did Winnie's actions show that she was a brave friend to the Garbers?

analysishard

10In the story, some neighbors showed 'prejudice' against the Garbers. What does 'prejudice' mean in this sentence?

Vocabularymedium

11When the other kids were 'unwelcoming' to the new family, what did that mean?

Vocabularymedium

12Winnie felt 'loyalty' to her new friends and wanted to stick up for them. What does 'loyalty' mean?

Vocabularymedium

13Have you ever seen someone treated unfairly because they were different? What did you do, or what would you do if you saw it happen?

discussionhard

14What is one kind thing you could do to make a new person in your school or neighborhood feel welcome and accepted?

discussionmedium

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Discussion Prompts

Great open-ended questions for car rides, dinner, or read-alouds.

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1“What was your favorite part of Iggie's House? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Iggie's House, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Iggie's House make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Iggie's House to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think Judy Blume wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What reading level is Iggie's House?

Iggie's House by Judy Blume is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 3.5. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Iggie's House?

ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Iggie's House, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Iggie's House 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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