Sunny Reading Comprehension Questions
by Jason Reynolds
Part of the Track series · Book 3 of 4
Book Summary
Sunny Lewin is sent to live with her grandfather in Florida for the summer after her older brother, Dale, starts acting out. Sunny misses her brother and her old life, but she slowly adjusts to her new surroundings, makes new friends, and gets a summer job at a comic book store. Throughout the summer, she learns to cope with family changes and finds her own strength and independence.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Sunny.
1.Where did Sunny go to live for the summer?
2.What kind of store did Sunny get a summer job at?
3.Who were Sunny's new friends in Florida?
4.In the story, Sunny felt 'resentful' about being sent away. What does 'resentful' mean?
5.Gramps had many 'collections' in his house. What are 'collections'?
6.Sunny felt more 'independent' when she worked at the comic book store. What does 'independent' mean in this sentence?
7.Why do you think Sunny's parents sent her to Florida to stay with Gramps?
8.How did getting a job at The Comic Cave help Sunny feel better?
9.What can you infer about Dale's feelings based on Sunny's attempts to call him?
10.What is one important lesson Sunny learns during her summer in Florida?
11.A main theme of the story is how families deal with change. How does Sunny's family show this theme?
12.How can you tell that Sunny changed from the beginning of the summer to the end?
13.If you were Sunny, how would you feel about being sent away for the summer without knowing exactly why at first?
14.Sunny made new friends and found a job she liked. What is something new you would like to try if you had a whole summer in a new place?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Sunny to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Sunny with children.
What was your favorite part of Sunny? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Sunny, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Sunny make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Sunny 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 Sunny?
Sunny by Jason Reynolds is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 3.9. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Sunny?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Sunny, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Sunny 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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