Shiloh Season Reading Comprehension Questions
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Part of the Shiloh series · Book 2 of 2
Book Summary
In 'Shiloh Season,' Marty Preston continues to worry about Shiloh's safety, especially from Judd Travers, Shiloh's original owner. When Judd gets into trouble with the law for poaching, Marty believes that helping Judd change his ways is the only way to truly secure Shiloh's future. Marty faces challenges as he tries to help Judd, dealing with community disapproval and Judd's difficult personality, all while learning about forgiveness, prejudice, and doing what's right.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Shiloh Season.
1.What was Marty Preston most worried about at the beginning of 'Shiloh Season'?
2.Why did Judd Travers get into trouble with the law?
3.What did Marty start doing to try and help Judd Travers?
4.Why did Marty believe that helping Judd Travers change his ways would keep Shiloh safe?
5.How did the community, including Marty's family, mostly feel about Marty helping Judd?
6.What can you infer about Marty's character based on his decision to help Judd?
7.What lesson does Marty learn about giving people second chances?
8.What is a main theme of 'Shiloh Season'?
9.How can you tell that Marty's efforts to help Judd were brave, even when they were difficult?
10.What does the word 'poaching' mean in the sentence: 'Judd Travers got into trouble with the law for **poaching** deer out of season'?
11.When Marty felt 'anxious' about Judd, what did that mean?
12.What does 'persistence' mean when it says Marty's 'persistence' was tested many times?
13.If you were Marty, would you have tried to help Judd Travers, knowing how difficult he was and how others felt about it? Why or why not?
14.What do you think is the most important lesson Marty learns in 'Shiloh Season' about dealing with people who are difficult?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Shiloh Season to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Shiloh Season with children.
What was your favorite part of Shiloh Season? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Shiloh Season, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Shiloh Season make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Shiloh Season to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Phyllis Reynolds Naylor wanted young readers to learn from this story?
More in the Shiloh Series
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What reading level is Shiloh Season?
Shiloh Season by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor is recommended for grades 2-4 readers with an AR level of 4.4. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Shiloh Season?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Shiloh Season, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Shiloh Season 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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