Grade 2AR Level 4.1

The Tiger Rising

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by Kate DiCamillo

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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

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

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1Where did Rob Horton find the tiger?

Comprehensioneasy

2Who was the kind and wise cleaning lady at the Kentucky Star motel?

Comprehensioneasy

3What did Beauchamp, the motel owner, plan to do with the tiger?

Comprehensionmedium

4In the story, Rob's legs often broke out in a "rash." What does the word "rash" mean?

Vocabularyeasy

5Rob was "hesitant" to tell Sistine about the tiger. What does it mean to be "hesitant"?

Vocabularymedium

6When Rob finally let out all his "grief," what kind of feeling was he showing?

Vocabularyhard

7Why do you think Rob kept the tiger a secret from everyone at first?

Inferencemedium

8Why was Sistine so determined to free the tiger?

Inferencemedium

9How did Rob's rash on his legs show how he was feeling inside?

Inferencehard

10What lesson does Rob learn by the end of the story about talking about his feelings?

thememedium

11What is one main idea the story teaches about friendship between Rob and Sistine?

thememedium

12How can you tell that Rob changed from the beginning of the story to the end after talking about his feelings?

analysishard

13If you were Rob and found a tiger in a cage in the woods, what would be the first thing you would do?

discussioneasy

14Why is it important to talk about sad or difficult feelings, like Rob and his dad learned in the story?

discussionmedium

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Key Vocabulary

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RashMourningFeistyHesitantTriumphantGriefConsequences

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 Tiger Rising? Why did it stand out to you?”

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

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

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

5“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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