Grade 2AR Level 3.5

Measuring Up

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by Lily LaMotte

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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

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

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1What city did Cici move to with her family?

Comprehensioneasy

2Why couldn't Cici's A-má visit her for her birthday?

Comprehensionmedium

3How much prize money did the Junior Chef Competition offer?

Comprehensioneasy

4When Cici first moved to Seattle and struggled to make friends, how did she most likely feel?

Inferencemedium

5Why do you think Cici worried that American judges might not like her traditional Taiwanese dishes?

Inferencehard

6What does Cici's decision to enter the cooking competition tell you about her feelings for her A-má?

Inferencemedium

7What lesson did Cici learn about her own culture and cooking during the competition?

thememedium

8What is one important message the story 'Measuring Up' teaches readers?

themehard

9How did Cici's feelings about her Taiwanese heritage change from the beginning of the story to the end?

analysishard

10In the story, Cici was 'determined' to win the competition. What does it mean to be determined?

Vocabularymedium

11What does the word 'heritage' mean when Cici learns to be proud of her Taiwanese heritage?

Vocabularymedium

12When Cici felt 'anxious' about finding a partner, how was she feeling?

Vocabularyeasy

13If you were Cici, what kind of dish would you create for the cooking competition that shows off your favorite foods or culture?

discussionhard

14Cici learned to embrace her heritage. What is something special about your family or culture that you are proud of?

discussionhard

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Discussion Prompts

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1“What was your favorite part of Measuring Up? Why did it stand out to you?”

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

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

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

5“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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