The Tiger Rising Reading Comprehension Questions
by Kate DiCamillo
Book Summary
Rob Horton is a quiet boy who has just moved to Florida with his dad after his mother passed away. He discovers a secret tiger in a cage in the woods behind their motel. He soon meets a new girl named Sistine, who is full of energy and big ideas. Together, they try to figure out what to do about the tiger, and Rob learns to talk about his feelings and grief.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The Tiger Rising.
1.Where did Rob Horton find the tiger?
2.Who was the kind and wise cleaning lady at the Kentucky Star motel?
3.What did Beauchamp, the motel owner, plan to do with the tiger?
4.In the story, Rob's legs often broke out in a "rash." What does the word "rash" mean?
5.Rob was "hesitant" to tell Sistine about the tiger. What does it mean to be "hesitant"?
6.When Rob finally let out all his "grief," what kind of feeling was he showing?
7.Why do you think Rob kept the tiger a secret from everyone at first?
8.Why was Sistine so determined to free the tiger?
9.How did Rob's rash on his legs show how he was feeling inside?
10.What lesson does Rob learn by the end of the story about talking about his feelings?
11.What is one main idea the story teaches about friendship between Rob and Sistine?
12.How can you tell that Rob changed from the beginning of the story to the end after talking about his feelings?
13.If you were Rob and found a tiger in a cage in the woods, what would be the first thing you would do?
14.Why is it important to talk about sad or difficult feelings, like Rob and his dad learned in the story?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from The Tiger Rising to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The Tiger Rising with children.
What was your favorite part of The Tiger Rising? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The Tiger Rising, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The Tiger Rising make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The Tiger Rising to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Kate DiCamillo wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is The Tiger Rising?
The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 4.1. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for The Tiger Rising?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Tiger Rising, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use The Tiger Rising 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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