Grade 2AR Level 4.1

Other Words for Home

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by Jasmine Warga

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Book Summary

This novel in verse tells the story of Jude, a twelve-year-old Syrian girl who is forced to leave her beloved home in Syria with her pregnant mother to seek refuge in America. While her father and older brother stay behind, Jude and her mother move to Cincinnati, Ohio, to live with her uncle's family. Jude faces the challenges of adjusting to a new culture, learning English, making new friends, and finding her voice in a foreign land, all while longing for her homeland and the family she left behind. Through poetry, Jude navigates feelings of displacement, belonging, and the true meaning of home.

Reading Comprehension Questions

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

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1Why did Jude and her mother have to leave their home in Syria?

Comprehensioneasy

2Who did Jude and her mother stay with when they first arrived in America?

Comprehensioneasy

3What new activity did Jude try at school that helped her feel more confident?

Comprehensionmedium

4Why do you think Jude felt 'overwhelmed' when she first arrived in America?

Inferencemedium

5How did Sam help Jude feel more comfortable in her new school?

Inferencemedium

6What can you infer about Jude's feelings when her mother gave birth to her baby brother?

Inferencehard

7What is one important lesson Jude learns about the meaning of 'home'?

thememedium

8What theme does Jude's journey teach us about trying new things?

themehard

9How did Jude's feelings about America change from when she first arrived to the end of the story?

analysishard

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

Vocabularymedium

11When Jude felt 'displaced' in her new home, what did that mean?

Vocabularymedium

12What does it mean for Jude to show 'resilience' throughout her journey?

Vocabularyhard

13If you were Jude, what would be the hardest part about moving to a completely new country?

discussionmedium

14What is one way you could help a new student from another country feel welcome in your school?

discussioneasy

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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 Other Words for Home? Why did it stand out to you?”

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

3“How did Other Words for Home make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Other Words for Home to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What reading level is Other Words for Home?

Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 4.1. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Other Words for Home?

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

How can I use Other Words for Home 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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