Grade 2AR Level 3.8

Stuntboy, in the Meantime (Export)

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by Jason Reynolds

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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

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

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1What is Portico's special job in his apartment building, Skylight Gardens?

Comprehensioneasy

2What does Portico imagine his 'bad feels' look like when his parents fight?

Comprehensioneasy

3Who is Zola to Portico in the story?

Comprehensionmedium

4Why do you think Portico started doing stunts when his parents fought?

Inferencemedium

5How do you think Portico felt when his stunts didn't stop his parents from fighting and the Frets grew bigger?

Inferencemedium

6What might happen if Portico kept trying to fix everything by himself without talking to anyone?

Inferencehard

7What is one important lesson Portico learns about being a hero by the end of the story?

thememedium

8What does the story teach us about feeling sad or worried, like Portico does?

themehard

9How can you tell that Portico changed his way of thinking about his problems from the beginning to the end of the story?

analysishard

10What does the word 'anxious' mean when Portico feels it because his parents are fighting?

Vocabularymedium

11In the story, Portico tries to 'distract' his parents with funny noises. What does it mean to distract someone?

Vocabularyeasy

12Zola is Portico's 'arch-nemesis.' What does 'arch-nemesis' mean in the context of their relationship?

Vocabularymedium

13If you were Portico and your parents were fighting, what would you do to help yourself or your family?

discussioneasy

14Why do you think it's important to talk about your feelings, even if they are 'bad feels,' instead of keeping them inside?

discussionmedium

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StuntboyAnxiousArch-nemesisDistractOverwhelmedMeantime

Discussion Prompts

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

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1“What was your favorite part of Stuntboy, in the Meantime (Export)? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Stuntboy, in the Meantime (Export), who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Stuntboy, in the Meantime (Export) make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Stuntboy, in the Meantime (Export) to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“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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