Grade 2AR Level 2.0

The Other Side

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Reading Comprehension Questions

by Jacqueline Woodson

8 curated questions

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Book Summary

The story is about two young girls, Clover and Annie, who live in a town divided by a long wooden fence. Clover is Black and Annie is white. Clover's mother tells her not to cross the fence because it's 'the other side.' Annie starts sitting on the fence every day. Clover watches her from her side. Eventually, Clover gathers her courage and goes to sit on the fence with Annie. They don't cross to the 'other side' but share the fence itself. They become friends, and soon other children join them, turning the fence from a symbol of division into a place of connection and friendship.

Reading Comprehension Questions

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

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1What did Clover's Mama tell her about the fence?

Comprehensioneasy

2Who was the first person Clover saw sitting on the fence?

Comprehensioneasy

3What did Clover and Annie do together on the fence?

Comprehensionmedium

4Why do you think Clover's Mama told her not to cross to the other side of the fence?

Inferencemedium

5What big lesson does the story teach us about the fence?

themehard

6What does the word "divide" mean when the story says the fence "divided" the town?

Vocabularymedium

7What was your favorite part of the story and why?

discussioneasy

8How did Clover and Annie show courage in the story?

discussionmedium

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Key Vocabulary

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Discussion Prompts

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

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1“What was your favorite part of The Other Side? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from The Other Side, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did The Other Side make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend The Other Side to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think Jacqueline Woodson wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What reading level is The Other Side?

The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 2.0. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for The Other Side?

ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Other Side, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use The Other Side 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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