When I Was Young in the Mountains Reading Comprehension Questions
by Cynthia Rylant
Book Summary
This book is a beautiful, nostalgic look at a young girl's childhood memories of growing up in the Appalachian Mountains. It describes the simple joys of daily life, like swimming in the creek, visiting grandparents, going to church, and feeling loved and safe in her mountain home.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about When I Was Young in the Mountains.
1.What did the narrator smell when she woke up in the mountains?
2.Where did the narrator swim during hot summer days?
3.What did Grandpa do when he came home from the coal mines?
4.In the story, what does the word 'creek' mean?
5.Why do you think the narrator liked drinking water from the well so much?
6.What is a main idea the story teaches us about growing up in the mountains?
7.What was your favorite part of the narrator's day in the mountains?
8.If you lived in the mountains, what is one thing you would like to do there?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from When I Was Young in the Mountains to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading When I Was Young in the Mountains with children.
What was your favorite part of When I Was Young in the Mountains? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from When I Was Young in the Mountains, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did When I Was Young in the Mountains make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend When I Was Young in the Mountains to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Cynthia Rylant wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is When I Was Young in the Mountains?
When I Was Young in the Mountains by Cynthia Rylant is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 2.2. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for When I Was Young in the Mountains?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for When I Was Young in the Mountains, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use When I Was Young in the Mountains 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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