Winter Turning Reading Comprehension Questions
by Tui Sutherland
Part of the Wings of Fire series · Book 10 of 15
Book Summary
Winter, an IceWing prince, feels like an outcast at Jade Mountain Academy. When his sister, Icicle, goes missing after attempting to harm dragons, Winter sets out to find her. Accompanied by his friends Moonwatcher, Qibli, and Kinkajou, he returns to the harsh Ice Kingdom. There, he confronts his cold family, discovers a secret about his presumed-dead brother, Hailstorm, and learns about the true meaning of loyalty and friendship, challenging his deeply ingrained IceWing prejudices.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Winter Turning.
1.Who were the three dragons who insisted on joining Winter when he left Jade Mountain Academy?
2.What was the true identity of the SkyWing named Pyrite?
3.What kind of dragon is Winter and what is his home kingdom like?
4.Why do you think Winter's family showed him 'much disapproval' when he returned to the Ice Kingdom?
5.What does Winter's decision to leave the Ice Kingdom at the end of the book suggest about what he values most?
6.Why did Chameleon create the spell to disguise Hailstorm as Pyrite?
7.What lesson does Winter learn about judging others by their tribe or appearance?
8.What is a main idea or theme the story teaches about family and friendship?
9.How did Winter's feelings about his friends, Moonwatcher, Qibli, and Kinkajou, change from the beginning to the end of the book?
10.In the sentence, 'Winter was frustrated and unhappy at Jade Mountain Academy,' what does the word 'frustrated' mean?
11.What does the word 'frigid' mean in the description: 'The group travels to the Ice Kingdom, a place of extreme cold and strict rules, where the air was frigid'?
12.When Chameleon was described as 'reluctant to break the spell,' what does 'reluctant' mean?
13.If you were Winter, would you have chosen to stay with your friends at Jade Mountain or try to earn your family's approval in the Ice Kingdom? Why?
14.How important do you think it is to understand different cultures and ways of life, like the IceWings' strict traditions compared to the more open ways of other tribes?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Winter Turning to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Winter Turning with children.
What was your favorite part of Winter Turning? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Winter Turning, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Winter Turning make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Winter Turning to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Tui Sutherland wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Winter Turning?
Winter Turning by Tui Sutherland is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 4.9. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Winter Turning?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Winter Turning, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Winter Turning 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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