Who Was Amelia Earhart? Reading Comprehension Questions
by Kate Boehm Jerome, Who HQ
Part of the Who Was series · Book 6 of 7
Book Summary
This book tells the true story of Amelia Earhart, a famous American aviation pioneer. It covers her adventurous childhood, her passion for flying, her groundbreaking achievements as a pilot, and her mysterious disappearance during an attempt to fly around the world. The book highlights her courage, determination, and her role in inspiring women.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Who Was Amelia Earhart?.
1.What did Amelia Earhart build in her backyard when she was a child?
2.What made Amelia decide she wanted to learn how to fly?
3.Who was Amelia Earhart's navigator on her final flight attempt around the world?
4.Why did Amelia want to fly solo across the Atlantic, even after she had already been a passenger on an Atlantic flight?
5.Based on her actions, what kind of person was Amelia Earhart?
6.Why do you think Amelia used her fame to encourage other women?
7.What is one important lesson we can learn from Amelia Earhart's life?
8.How did Amelia Earhart's life show the theme of 'breaking barriers'?
9.How can you tell that Amelia's feelings about airplanes changed from when she first saw one to when she took her first ride?
10.What does the word 'aviator' mean in the sentence: 'Amelia Earhart became a famous **aviator**'?
11.In the story, Amelia showed great 'perseverance.' What does 'perseverance' mean?
12.What does 'navigator' mean when it says, 'Fred Noonan was Amelia's **navigator** on her last flight'?
13.If you could ask Amelia Earhart one question about her life or her adventures, what would it be and why?
14.Amelia Earhart faced many challenges and dangers. What is something challenging you have tried, and what did you learn from it?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Who Was Amelia Earhart? to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Who Was Amelia Earhart? with children.
What was your favorite part of Who Was Amelia Earhart?? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Who Was Amelia Earhart?, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Who Was Amelia Earhart? make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Who Was Amelia Earhart? to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Kate Boehm Jerome, Who HQ wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Who Was Amelia Earhart??
Who Was Amelia Earhart? by Kate Boehm Jerome, Who HQ is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 3.5. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Who Was Amelia Earhart??
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Who Was Amelia Earhart?, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Who Was Amelia Earhart? 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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