Grade 2AR Level 3.5

Sisters: A Graphic Novel

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by Raina Telgemeier

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Book Summary

This graphic novel tells the story of Raina and her younger sister, Amara, as they navigate the ups and downs of sibling relationships. The main story takes place during a summer road trip with their family to a family reunion in Colorado, interspersed with flashbacks to their childhood. Raina initially wanted a sister badly, but found that having one was much harder than she expected, filled with arguments and misunderstandings. Through their journey, including car troubles and a lost pet snake, the sisters learn to understand and appreciate each other despite their differences.

Reading Comprehension Questions

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

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1What did Raina desperately wish for when she was a young girl?

Comprehensioneasy

2What caused a lot of stress and delays during the family's road trip?

Comprehensioneasy

3What shared interest helped Raina and Amara start to find common ground?

Comprehensionmedium

4In the story, what does the word 'desperately' mean when Raina wished for a sister?

Vocabularyeasy

5What does 'chaos' mean in the sentence, 'Amara's pet snake, Mango, escapes from its container inside the car, adding to the chaos'?

Vocabularymedium

6What does 'bickering' mean when Raina and Amara were constantly bickering?

Vocabularymedium

7Why did Raina often feel frustrated and disappointed after Amara was born?

Inferencemedium

8Why do you think Raina had flashbacks to her childhood during the road trip?

Inferencehard

9What can you infer about Raina and Amara's relationship by the end of the story?

Inferencemedium

10What is a main theme the story teaches about sibling relationships?

thememedium

11What lesson do Raina and Amara learn about acceptance by the end of their journey?

themehard

12How can you tell that Raina's feelings about having a sister changed from the beginning of the story to the end?

analysishard

13If you were Raina or Amara, how would you try to make a long road trip with your family more fun, especially if you were bickering with a sibling?

discussionmedium

14The book shows that families can have arguments and challenges, but still love each other. What is one thing your family does to show love or work through disagreements?

discussionhard

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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 Sisters: A Graphic Novel? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Sisters: A Graphic Novel, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Sisters: A Graphic Novel make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Sisters: A Graphic Novel to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What reading level is Sisters: A Graphic Novel?

Sisters: A Graphic Novel by Raina Telgemeier is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 3.5. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Sisters: A Graphic Novel?

ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Sisters: A Graphic Novel, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Sisters: A Graphic Novel 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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