Patina Reading Comprehension Questions
by Jason Reynolds
Part of the Track series · Book 2 of 4
Book Summary
Patina 'Patty' Jones is a determined middle-school runner who carries a lot of responsibility for her family, including her younger sister Maddy who has sickle cell anemia, and her mother who is in a nursing home. Patina lives with her Aunt Tilly and Uncle Tony. On the track, she's fiercely independent but struggles with teamwork in her relay race. Throughout the story, Patina learns the importance of cooperation, trusting her teammates, and leaning on her family for support, realizing she doesn't have to carry all her burdens alone.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Patina.
1.What health condition does Patina's younger sister, Maddy, have?
2.Who does Patina live with after her father passed away and her mother went to a nursing home?
3.What kind of school project made Patina feel uncomfortable?
4.Why did Patina often run too fast during the relay races, leaving her teammates behind?
5.Why do you think Patina felt uncomfortable sharing details about her family for her school project?
6.What does Patina's frequent visits to her mother in the nursing home tell you about her?
7.What is one important lesson Patina learns about teamwork by the end of the story?
8.What message does the story send about asking for help when you have many responsibilities?
9.How can you tell that Patina changed her approach to running the relay race by the end of the story?
10.In the story, Patina felt a heavy responsibility to take care of Maddy. What does 'responsibility' mean?
11.Patina earned a scholarship to go to a private school. What is a scholarship?
12.Coach Brody taught Patina that cooperation was key for the relay team to win. What does 'cooperation' mean in this sentence?
13.If you were Patina, with so many family responsibilities, what would you do to make sure you also had time for your own interests, like running?
14.How do you think Patina's experiences with her family helped her become a stronger person, both on and off the track?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Patina to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Patina with children.
What was your favorite part of Patina? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Patina, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Patina make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Patina to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Jason Reynolds wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Patina?
Patina by Jason Reynolds is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 4.9. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Patina?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Patina, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Patina 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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