Stuntboy, in the Meantime (Export) Reading Comprehension Questions
by Jason Reynolds
Book Summary
Portico Reeves believes he is Stuntboy, a superhero who protects his apartment building, Skylight Gardens, from 'bad feels.' When his parents start fighting, his anxiety grows into a purple monster called the Frets. He tries to fix things with stunts, but learns that facing his own feelings and asking for help, especially from his best friend/arch-nemesis Zola, is the real way to be a hero.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Stuntboy, in the Meantime (Export).
1.What is Portico's special job in his apartment building, Skylight Gardens?
2.What does Portico imagine his 'bad feels' look like when his parents fight?
3.Who is Zola to Portico in the story?
4.Why do you think Portico started doing stunts when his parents fought?
5.How do you think Portico felt when his stunts didn't stop his parents from fighting and the Frets grew bigger?
6.What might happen if Portico kept trying to fix everything by himself without talking to anyone?
7.What is one important lesson Portico learns about being a hero by the end of the story?
8.What does the story teach us about feeling sad or worried, like Portico does?
9.How can you tell that Portico changed his way of thinking about his problems from the beginning to the end of the story?
10.What does the word 'anxious' mean when Portico feels it because his parents are fighting?
11.In the story, Portico tries to 'distract' his parents with funny noises. What does it mean to distract someone?
12.Zola is Portico's 'arch-nemesis.' What does 'arch-nemesis' mean in the context of their relationship?
13.If you were Portico and your parents were fighting, what would you do to help yourself or your family?
14.Why do you think it's important to talk about your feelings, even if they are 'bad feels,' instead of keeping them inside?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Stuntboy, in the Meantime (Export) to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Stuntboy, in the Meantime (Export) with children.
What was your favorite part of Stuntboy, in the Meantime (Export)? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Stuntboy, in the Meantime (Export), who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Stuntboy, in the Meantime (Export) make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Stuntboy, in the Meantime (Export) 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 Stuntboy, in the Meantime (Export)?
Stuntboy, in the Meantime (Export) by Jason Reynolds is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 3.8. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Stuntboy, in the Meantime (Export)?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Stuntboy, in the Meantime (Export), covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Stuntboy, in the Meantime (Export) 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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