Grade 2AR Level 4.7

Merci Suarez Changes Gears

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by Meg Medina

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Book Summary

Merci Suarez is a scholarship student at a fancy private school in Florida. She lives with her big, extended Cuban-American family in three houses on the same property. The story follows Merci as she navigates the challenges of sixth grade, including new friendships, dealing with a mean girl, and her first crush. Most importantly, Merci struggles to understand and cope with the changes in her beloved grandfather, Lolo, who is beginning to show signs of Alzheimer's disease. Merci learns about family, change, and finding her own way.

Reading Comprehension Questions

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

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1Where does Merci Suarez live with her extended family?

Comprehensioneasy

2What special job does Merci have for her grandfather, Lolo, after school?

Comprehensioneasy

3Who is Edna Santos in the story?

Comprehensionmedium

4Why do you think Merci sometimes felt embarrassed about her family's living situation at school?

Inferencemedium

5How do you think Abuela felt when she realized Lolo was getting sicker with Alzheimer's?

Inferencemedium

6Why might Merci's family have tried to explain away Lolo's strange behavior at first, instead of immediately telling Merci about his illness?

Inferencehard

7What is one important lesson Merci learns about family in the story?

thememedium

8The title of the book is 'Merci Suarez Changes Gears.' What does 'changes gears' mean for Merci in the story?

themehard

9How does Merci change from the beginning of the story to the end, especially in how she handles challenges?

analysishard

10What does the word 'scholarship' mean in the context of Merci attending Seaward Academy?

Vocabularymedium

11When Merci felt 'frustrated' with Lolo because he kept forgetting things, what did that mean she was feeling?

Vocabularymedium

12What does it mean for Merci to 'adjust' to her new responsibilities and Lolo's changing condition?

Vocabularymedium

13If you were Merci, how would you feel about your grandfather forgetting things and acting differently because of Alzheimer's?

discussionhard

14What is something new you learned about families or growing up from reading Merci's story?

discussionhard

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scholarshipacademyconfusedfrustratedAlzheimer'sadjustgears

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1“What was your favorite part of Merci Suarez Changes Gears? Why did it stand out to you?”

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

3“How did Merci Suarez Changes Gears make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Merci Suarez Changes Gears to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What reading level is Merci Suarez Changes Gears?

Merci Suarez Changes Gears by Meg Medina is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 4.7. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Merci Suarez Changes Gears?

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

How can I use Merci Suarez Changes Gears 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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