King and the Dragonflies (Scholastic Gold) Reading Comprehension Questions
by Kacen Callender
Book Summary
Kingston 'King' James is a twelve-year-old boy living in rural Louisiana who is struggling to cope with the recent death of his older brother, Khalid. King believes Khalid has been reincarnated as a dragonfly and spends his time by the bayou searching for him. During this time, King reconnects with his estranged best friend, Sandy, who is also going through a difficult period. As their friendship rekindles, King grapples with his grief, his own identity, and developing feelings he doesn't fully understand, all while learning to accept loss and find courage in being true to himself.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about King and the Dragonflies (Scholastic Gold).
1.What happened to King's older brother, Khalid?
2.What does King believe Khalid's spirit has come back as?
3.Where do King and Sandy often meet in secret?
4.What does the word 'grief' mean in the story?
5.What does it mean for King to feel 'conflicted' about his friendship with Sandy?
6.When King begins to 'embrace' his true feelings, what does that mean?
7.Why do you think Sandy asked King to keep a secret for him?
8.Why might King feel scared to talk about his special feelings for Sandy?
9.How does King's belief about Khalid being a dragonfly help him at the beginning of the story?
10.What is a main lesson King learns by the end of the story about Khalid?
11.What is a major theme of King's journey in the story?
12.How can you tell that King changes from the beginning of the story to the end?
13.How do you think King's friendship with Sandy helps King to deal with his grief for Khalid?
14.What would you do if you were King and had special feelings that you were scared to share with others?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from King and the Dragonflies (Scholastic Gold) to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading King and the Dragonflies (Scholastic Gold) with children.
What was your favorite part of King and the Dragonflies (Scholastic Gold)? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from King and the Dragonflies (Scholastic Gold), who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did King and the Dragonflies (Scholastic Gold) make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend King and the Dragonflies (Scholastic Gold) to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Kacen Callender wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is King and the Dragonflies (Scholastic Gold)?
King and the Dragonflies (Scholastic Gold) by Kacen Callender is recommended for grades 1-3 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 King and the Dragonflies (Scholastic Gold)?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for King and the Dragonflies (Scholastic Gold), covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use King and the Dragonflies (Scholastic Gold) 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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