Savvy Reading Comprehension Questions
by Ingrid Law
Book Summary
Savvy tells the story of Mibs Beaumont, a girl from a family where everyone develops a unique magical power, called a "savvy," when they turn thirteen. Mibs is anxious about her own savvy, especially after her beloved father is hospitalized following a terrible accident. Believing her savvy will be to wake him up, Mibs embarks on a secret journey with her brothers, Rocket and Fish, and two preacher's children, Will and Bobbi, on a pink delivery bus. Along the way, Mibs discovers her savvy: she can hear people's thoughts when she touches them. This journey becomes a quest for self-discovery, understanding family, and learning to accept her unique gift while navigating the challenges of growing up and facing her fears about her father.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Savvy.
1.What special ability does Mibs's family call a 'savvy'?
2.What happened to Poppa just before Mibs's thirteenth birthday?
3.Who drives the pink delivery bus that Mibs and her friends hide in?
4.What does the word 'savvy' mean in Mibs's family, as used in the story?
5.In the story, Poppa was in a 'coma.' What does 'coma' mean?
6.Mibs and her brothers became 'stowaways' on the bus. What is a 'stowaway'?
7.Why did Mibs believe her savvy would be able to wake her father?
8.How did Mibs likely feel when she first started hearing everyone's thoughts with her new savvy?
9.What can you infer about Lill's character based on Mibs hearing her thoughts?
10.What is one important lesson Mibs learns about her savvy by the end of the story?
11.What does the story 'Savvy' teach us about accepting ourselves and our unique gifts?
12.How can you tell that Mibs changed from the beginning of the story to the end regarding her savvy?
13.If you were Mibs and could hear everyone's thoughts, what would be the hardest part of having that savvy?
14.What do you think is the most important thing Mibs learned about family during her journey?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Savvy to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Savvy with children.
What was your favorite part of Savvy? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Savvy, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Savvy make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Savvy to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Ingrid Law wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Savvy?
Savvy by Ingrid Law is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 4.5. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Savvy?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Savvy, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Savvy 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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