Grade 3AR Level 5.1

Millicent Min, Girl Genius (The Millicent Min Trilogy, Book 1)

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by Lisa Yee

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Book Summary

Millicent Min is an 11-year-old girl genius who often feels isolated because of her intelligence. During the summer, her parents enroll her in a volleyball class and make her tutor Stanford Wong. Desperate to make a "normal" friend, Millicent meets Emily Ebers and lies to her, pretending she's not a genius, is bad at volleyball, and doesn't know Stanford. Millicent's web of lies becomes complicated, especially when Emily and Stanford start dating. Eventually, Emily discovers the truth, leading to a painful confrontation. With the help of her Grandma Min, Millicent learns the importance of honesty and self-acceptance, and begins to mend her friendships by embracing her true self.

Reading Comprehension Questions

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

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1What college course was Millicent taking over the summer?

Comprehensioneasy

2Who did Millicent's parents make her tutor during the summer?

Comprehensioneasy

3What two main things did Millicent pretend about herself to Emily?

Comprehensionmedium

4What does the word 'prodigy' mean when describing Millicent Min?

Vocabularymedium

5In the story, Millicent 'dreaded' the summer. What does it mean to dread something?

Vocabularyeasy

6When Millicent's web of lies began to 'unravel,' what was happening to her secrets?

Vocabularymedium

7Why do you think Millicent pretended she wasn't a genius to Emily?

Inferencemedium

8How do you think Millicent felt when Emily and Stanford started dating?

Inferencemedium

9What does Millicent's decision to apologize to Emily and Stanford tell you about her?

Inferencehard

10What important lesson did Millicent learn about friendship by the end of the story?

themehard

11Which of these is a main theme of 'Millicent Min, Girl Genius'?

thememedium

12How did Millicent's feelings about being a genius change from the beginning of the story to the end?

analysishard

13If you were Millicent, would you have told Emily the truth about yourself right away, or would you have kept it a secret like Millicent did? Why?

discussionhard

14What do you think makes a good friend, and how did Millicent learn about being a good friend?

discussionhard

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1“What was your favorite part of Millicent Min, Girl Genius (The Millicent Min Trilogy, Book 1)? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Millicent Min, Girl Genius (The Millicent Min Trilogy, Book 1), who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Millicent Min, Girl Genius (The Millicent Min Trilogy, Book 1) make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Millicent Min, Girl Genius (The Millicent Min Trilogy, Book 1) to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What reading level is Millicent Min, Girl Genius (The Millicent Min Trilogy, Book 1)?

Millicent Min, Girl Genius (The Millicent Min Trilogy, Book 1) by Lisa Yee is recommended for grades 2-4 readers with an AR level of 5.1. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Millicent Min, Girl Genius (The Millicent Min Trilogy, Book 1)?

ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Millicent Min, Girl Genius (The Millicent Min Trilogy, Book 1), covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Millicent Min, Girl Genius (The Millicent Min Trilogy, Book 1) 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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