Drake makes a splash! Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal
Drake makes a splash! has 9 chapters · 124 pages
When summer arrives on Nebulon, Zack discovers that his best friend, Drake, is afraid to learn to swim and decides to teach him before they go on a trip to water-covered planet Araxie.
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Chapter by chapter Each question is about its own chapter.
What problem or exciting event begins the story, and how does Drake react to it? Use details from the chapter to explain your answer.See all 9 questions ↓
About the book
When summer arrives on Nebulon, Zack discovers that his best friend, Drake, is afraid to learn to swim and decides to teach him before they go on a trip to water-covered planet Araxie.
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Drake makes a splash! questions by chapter
We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. One question per chapter, across all 9 chapters, and every one is editable before you print. The example answers under 3 of the chapters are the ones printed at the front of the booklet.
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Chapter 1
What problem or exciting event begins the story, and how does Drake react to it? Use details from the chapter to explain your answer.
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Chapter 2
What do you learn about Drake’s personality in this chapter? Describe one choice he makes and what it shows about him.
Example answer: I learn that Drake is curious and brave, even when he is not completely sure what will happen. He pays attention to what is going on around him and wants to be part of the action. His choice shows that he likes adventure, but he also has to think carefully before jumping into something new.
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Chapter 3
Which new words or space-related terms in this chapter help you understand the setting? Choose one word or term and explain what you think it means from the clues in the story.
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Chapter 4
How do Drake and the other characters work together in this chapter? What does their teamwork help them do?
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Chapter 5
What do you predict will happen next after the events of this chapter? Explain what clues in the story helped you make your prediction.
Example answer: I predict that Drake will try to fix the problem instead of waiting for someone else to do it. The clues are that he has already been asking questions and noticing details that other people might miss. I think he will use what he has learned to help his friends, even if the plan is not perfect at first.
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Chapter 6
What lesson do you think Drake is starting to learn in this chapter? Use an example from the chapter to support your thinking.
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Chapter 7
How does the setting affect what happens in this chapter? Explain how the place where the characters are makes the situation easier, harder, or more interesting.
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Chapter 8
Which character do you think makes the best decision in this chapter? Explain the decision and why you agree or disagree with it.
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Chapter 9
How is the main problem solved by the end of the book, and what do you think is the most important message of the story?
Example answer: By the end of the book, the main problem is solved because Drake and the other characters work together and do not give up. They use courage, thinking, and teamwork to handle the challenge. I think the most important message is that it is okay to feel nervous about something new, but you can still be brave and helpful.
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How to use this Drake makes a splash! reading journal
At home, as a discussion guide
After each chapter your reader writes a few lines on that chapter’s question. Read the answer together at bedtime: it shows what they understood and gives you something real to talk about, without a quiz.
In class, as a novel study
Print a class set (booklets fold from plain letter paper) and use one question per chapter as the reading-response or literature-circle prompt. The example answers at the front show what a full answer looks like.
Homeschool
One booklet covers the whole book, 9 chapters, so it doubles as the reading log for Drake makes a splash!. Reword any question before printing to match your reader.
Printing
The booklet PDF prints on ordinary 8.5 × 11 paper: print double-sided (flip on the short edge) at 100%, fold the stack in half and staple on the fold. There is also a one-page-per-sheet PDF and A5 binder pages.
Where the questions come from
Each question is about its own chapter. We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. The questions were drafted with AI from what is known about the book and checked before publishing; every one is editable before you print.
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