Last Stop on Market Street Reading Comprehension Questions
by Matt de la Peña
Book Summary
A young boy named CJ rides the bus with his Nana after church. CJ often wonders why they don't have certain things, like a car or an iPod, or why they have to go to a less pleasant part of town. His Nana, however, gently guides him to see the beauty, joy, and purpose in their everyday experiences, the people they meet, and their destination to help others.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Last Stop on Market Street.
1.What did CJ and Nana do right after leaving church?
2.Where were CJ and Nana going when they reached the last stop on Market Street?
3.What did Nana tell CJ to do when he complained about the dirty street at the last stop?
4.Why did Nana point out the beautiful things and people to CJ on the bus?
5.What important lesson did CJ learn from his Nana during their bus ride?
6.What does the word 'delighted' mean when CJ felt delighted by Nana's words?
7.What was your favorite part of CJ and Nana's bus ride, and why?
8.If you were CJ, what is one way you would like to help people in your community?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Last Stop on Market Street to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Last Stop on Market Street with children.
What was your favorite part of Last Stop on Market Street? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Last Stop on Market Street, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Last Stop on Market Street make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Last Stop on Market Street to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Matt de la Peña wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Last Stop on Market Street?
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 2.2. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Last Stop on Market Street?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Last Stop on Market Street, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Last Stop on Market Street 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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