Towers Falling Reading Comprehension Questions
by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Book Summary
Dèja, a fifth-grader, moves with her family to a homeless shelter in Brooklyn. At her new school, she and her friends, Ben and Sabeen, learn about the historic 9/11 attacks from their teacher, Ms. Garcia. As they work on a project to understand the past, Dèja discovers her own family's connection to the event and learns about community, resilience, and hope.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Towers Falling.
1.What is the name of the main character who moves to a new shelter?
2.Who are Dèja's two new friends at school?
3.What big historical event does Ms. Garcia teach the class about?
4.Why do you think Dèja was worried about starting a new school?
5.Why did Dèja's father, Pop, seem sad and sick?
6.What can you infer about Ms. Garcia's feelings about the Twin Towers?
7.What lesson does Dèja learn about community by the end of the story?
8.What is one important message the book teaches about difficult times?
9.How can you tell that Dèja started to feel more comfortable at her new school?
10.What does the word 'shelter' mean in the story?
11.If Dèja was 'curious' about the towers, what does that mean?
12.What is a 'memorial' used for, based on the story?
13.If you were Dèja, how would you feel about moving to a new shelter and starting a new school?
14.What is something important you learned about helping others when they are sad or worried?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Towers Falling to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Towers Falling with children.
What was your favorite part of Towers Falling? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Towers Falling, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Towers Falling make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Towers Falling to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Jewell Parker Rhodes wanted young readers to learn from this story?
Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Towers Falling?
Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes is recommended for grades 2-4 readers with an AR level of 4.7. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Towers Falling?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Towers Falling, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Towers Falling 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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