Lu by Jason Reynolds — reading comprehension questions for Grade 2

Grade 2AR Level 4.0

Lu

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Reading Comprehension Questions

by Jason Reynolds

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Book Summary

Lu is the fourth book in Jason Reynolds' 'Track' series. It tells the story of Lu, a talented but sometimes arrogant runner on the Defenders track team. Lu has a unique eye condition called retinopathy, which makes one of his eyes cloudy. He struggles with his identity, his relationship with his demanding father (who shares the same eye condition), and learning the true meaning of teamwork, especially as the team prepares for the championship meet. Through his journey, Lu learns to accept himself, embrace his differences, and understand the importance of relying on his teammates.

Reading Comprehension Questions

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

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1What special condition does Lu have with his eyes?

Comprehensioneasy

2Who else in Lu's family has the same eye condition?

Comprehensioneasy

3What is the name of Lu's track team?

Comprehensioneasy

4Why do you think Lu sometimes felt self-conscious about his eye condition?

Inferencemedium

5Why did Lu start to feel more understanding towards his dad?

Inferencemedium

6What might happen if Lu continues to only focus on his own speed and not work with his team?

Inferencehard

7What is a main lesson Lu learns by the end of the story about his eye condition?

thememedium

8What is the most important theme Lu learns about being on a track team?

themehard

9How can you tell that Lu's attitude about his eye condition changes from the beginning to the end of the story?

analysishard

10What does the word 'retinopathy' mean in the story?

Vocabularymedium

11When Lu felt 'self-conscious' about his eye, what did that mean?

Vocabularymedium

12In the story, Lu's dad 'inherited' his eye condition. What does 'inherited' mean?

Vocabularymedium

13If you were Lu, how would you feel about having a special eye condition that made you unique?

discussionhard

14What do you think is the most important quality for a track team to have to win a championship?

discussionhard

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Key Vocabulary

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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 Lu? Why did it stand out to you?”

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

3“How did Lu make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Lu to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What reading level is Lu?

Lu by Jason Reynolds is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 4.0. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Lu?

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

How can I use Lu 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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