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Stargirl

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by Jerry Spinelli

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Book Summary

Stargirl Caraway is a new student at Mica School who is wonderfully unique. She dresses differently, plays a ukulele, and shows kindness to everyone, even cheering for both teams at sports games. While some students are curious and drawn to her, others find her too different. A boy named Leo Borlock becomes her friend and loves her individuality, but he also struggles with wanting to fit in with the other kids. Stargirl faces the challenge of staying true to herself when others want her to change. In the end, she teaches everyone, especially Leo, the importance of kindness and being unique, leaving a lasting impact on the school.

Reading Comprehension Questions

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

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1What special thing did Stargirl do for students on their birthdays in the cafeteria?

Comprehensioneasy

2What kind of instrument did Stargirl often carry with her to school?

Comprehensioneasy

3How did Stargirl act differently from other students at sports games?

Comprehensionmedium

4In the story, when it says Stargirl was "unique," what does that mean about her?

Vocabularymedium

5When some kids were "curious" about Stargirl, what did they want to do?

Vocabularymedium

6What does it mean that Stargirl made a big "impact" on the school even after she left?

Vocabularymedium

7Why do you think Leo felt happy and special when he was with Stargirl?

Inferencemedium

8Why do you think Stargirl tried to be more like other students for a little while, even though it didn't feel right?

Inferencehard

9What can you guess about how the other students felt after Stargirl left Mica School?

Inferencehard

10What important lesson does Stargirl teach everyone in the story by always being her true self?

thememedium

11What is one main message the story wants to share about showing kindness to others?

thememedium

12How can you tell that Stargirl was brave even when some kids didn't understand her?

analysishard

13If a new student like Stargirl came to your school, how do you think you would feel about her, and what would you do?

discussionhard

14Stargirl teaches us about being yourself. What is one thing you like about being you that makes you unique?

discussionhard

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Key Vocabulary

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uniqueukulelecuriousconfusedshyimpact

Discussion Prompts

Great open-ended questions for car rides, dinner, or read-alouds.

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1“What was your favorite part of Stargirl? Why did it stand out to you?”

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

3“How did Stargirl make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Stargirl to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What reading level is Stargirl?

Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 2.8. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Stargirl?

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

How can I use Stargirl 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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