Measuring Up Reading Comprehension Questions
by Lily LaMotte
Book Summary
Cici, a Taiwanese-American girl, moves to Seattle and feels like she doesn't quite fit in. When her beloved A-má (grandmother) can't visit from Taiwan because of money, Cici decides to enter a kids' cooking competition to win the prize money for a plane ticket. Along the way, she learns to embrace her heritage, make new friends, and discover that the best recipes come from the heart.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Measuring Up.
1.What city did Cici move to with her family?
2.Why couldn't Cici's A-má visit her for her birthday?
3.How much prize money did the Junior Chef Competition offer?
4.When Cici first moved to Seattle and struggled to make friends, how did she most likely feel?
5.Why do you think Cici worried that American judges might not like her traditional Taiwanese dishes?
6.What does Cici's decision to enter the cooking competition tell you about her feelings for her A-má?
7.What lesson did Cici learn about her own culture and cooking during the competition?
8.What is one important message the story 'Measuring Up' teaches readers?
9.How did Cici's feelings about her Taiwanese heritage change from the beginning of the story to the end?
10.In the story, Cici was 'determined' to win the competition. What does it mean to be determined?
11.What does the word 'heritage' mean when Cici learns to be proud of her Taiwanese heritage?
12.When Cici felt 'anxious' about finding a partner, how was she feeling?
13.If you were Cici, what kind of dish would you create for the cooking competition that shows off your favorite foods or culture?
14.Cici learned to embrace her heritage. What is something special about your family or culture that you are proud of?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Measuring Up to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Measuring Up with children.
What was your favorite part of Measuring Up? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Measuring Up, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Measuring Up make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Measuring Up to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Lily LaMotte wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Measuring Up?
Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte 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 Measuring Up?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Measuring Up, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Measuring Up 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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