The Crossover Series Boxed Set Reading Comprehension Questions
by Kwame Alexander
Book Summary
Twelve-year-old Nick Hall lives and breathes soccer, but his world is turned upside down when his parents announce they are separating. Dealing with bullies, a crush on a girl named April, and a father who forces him to read a dictionary, Nick struggles to cope. When a ruptured appendix takes him off the soccer pitch, Nick must rely on his best friend Coby, an eccentric librarian named Mr. Mac, and a newfound appreciation for words to heal and move forward.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 9 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The Crossover Series Boxed Set.
1.Who is Nick's best friend that he plays soccer with?
2.Why does Nick's mother move to Kentucky?
3.What medical emergency causes Nick to miss the rest of his soccer season?
4.In the story, Nick plays soccer on a 'pitch'. What does the word 'pitch' mean in this context?
5.Nick's dad teaches him the word 'yobbery' to describe Don and Dean. Based on their actions, what does 'yobbery' mean?
6.Nick learns about a 'malapropism' from his dad's dictionary. What is a malapropism?
7.How does Nick feel when his parents first announce they are separating?
8.Why does Mr. Mac give Nick books to read instead of just letting him check out dictionaries?
9.How does Nick's time in the hospital ultimately change his relationship with his father?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from The Crossover Series Boxed Set to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The Crossover Series Boxed Set with children.
What was your favorite part of The Crossover Series Boxed Set? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The Crossover Series Boxed Set, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The Crossover Series Boxed Set make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The Crossover Series Boxed Set to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Kwame Alexander wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is The Crossover Series Boxed Set?
The Crossover Series Boxed Set by Kwame Alexander is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 4.6. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for The Crossover Series Boxed Set?
ReadBuddy provides 9 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Crossover Series Boxed Set, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use The Crossover Series Boxed Set 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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