The One and Only Series, 4 Books Set(Hardcover), the One and Only Ivan, the One and Only Bob, the One and Only Ruby, the One and Only Family, by Katherine Applegate Reading Comprehension Questions
by Katherine Applegate
Book Summary
Ivan, a silverback gorilla, has lived in a cage at a shopping mall for 27 years. He is an artist, drawing with crayons. His best friends are Stella, an elderly elephant, and Bob, a stray dog. When a new baby elephant, Ruby, arrives, Stella's health declines. Before she dies, Stella makes Ivan promise to get Ruby to a better place, a zoo where she can be with other elephants. Ivan, inspired by Julia's drawings and his promise, starts drawing pictures of a zoo and displaying them. The public notices, protests begin, and eventually, Ivan, Ruby, and Bob are moved to a wildlife sanctuary where they can live freely.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The One and Only Series, 4 Books Set(Hardcover), the One and Only Ivan, the One and Only Bob, the One and Only Ruby, the One and Only Family, by Katherine Applegate.
1.Where did Ivan live for 27 years at the beginning of the story?
2.What promise did Stella make Ivan keep before she died?
3.Who helped Ivan display his drawings so people could see them?
4.Why do you think Ivan started drawing pictures of a zoo after Stella died?
5.How did Ivan's feelings about his home change from the beginning of the story to the end?
6.What can you guess about Mack, the mall owner, when he got stressed by the protests?
7.What is one important lesson Ivan learns in the story?
8.What is a main theme of 'The One and Only Ivan'?
9.How can you tell that Ivan changed from being 'content' at the mall to wanting something more?
10.In the story, what does the word 'content' mean when it says Ivan was 'content with his life'?
11.What does the word 'enclosure' mean in the sentence: 'Ivan lived in his glass enclosure at the mall'?
12.When the book talks about a 'sanctuary' for animals, what kind of place is it?
13.If you were Ivan, how would you feel when you first arrived at the big, open sanctuary after living in a small cage for so long?
14.What do you think is the most important thing friends can do for each other, like Ivan and Stella did?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from The One and Only Series, 4 Books Set(Hardcover), the One and Only Ivan, the One and Only Bob, the One and Only Ruby, the One and Only Family, by Katherine Applegate to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The One and Only Series, 4 Books Set(Hardcover), the One and Only Ivan, the One and Only Bob, the One and Only Ruby, the One and Only Family, by Katherine Applegate with children.
What was your favorite part of The One and Only Series, 4 Books Set(Hardcover), the One and Only Ivan, the One and Only Bob, the One and Only Ruby, the One and Only Family, by Katherine Applegate? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The One and Only Series, 4 Books Set(Hardcover), the One and Only Ivan, the One and Only Bob, the One and Only Ruby, the One and Only Family, by Katherine Applegate, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The One and Only Series, 4 Books Set(Hardcover), the One and Only Ivan, the One and Only Bob, the One and Only Ruby, the One and Only Family, by Katherine Applegate make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The One and Only Series, 4 Books Set(Hardcover), the One and Only Ivan, the One and Only Bob, the One and Only Ruby, the One and Only Family, by Katherine Applegate to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Katherine Applegate wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is The One and Only Series, 4 Books Set(Hardcover), the One and Only Ivan, the One and Only Bob, the One and Only Ruby, the One and Only Family, by Katherine Applegate?
The One and Only Series, 4 Books Set(Hardcover), the One and Only Ivan, the One and Only Bob, the One and Only Ruby, the One and Only Family, by Katherine Applegate by Katherine Applegate is recommended for grades K-2 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 The One and Only Series, 4 Books Set(Hardcover), the One and Only Ivan, the One and Only Bob, the One and Only Ruby, the One and Only Family, by Katherine Applegate?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The One and Only Series, 4 Books Set(Hardcover), the One and Only Ivan, the One and Only Bob, the One and Only Ruby, the One and Only Family, by Katherine Applegate, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use The One and Only Series, 4 Books Set(Hardcover), the One and Only Ivan, the One and Only Bob, the One and Only Ruby, the One and Only Family, by Katherine Applegate 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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