Leon the Extraordinary Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal

Leon the Extraordinary questions by chapter

We know the book, its characters, setting and story, but not what happens in each chapter. So every question is written for this book, and any of them works wherever your reader has just stopped. One question per chapter, across all 12 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.

1. Chapter 1

   What problem matters most to Leon in what you have read so far? Explain which details help you understand that problem.

2. Chapter 2

   How does the world of superheroes and supervillains affect Leon’s everyday life so far? Describe one detail that makes his world different from yours.

3. Chapter 3

   What have you learned so far about Leon from his wish to be a hero even though he has no superpowers? Explain what this wish shows about him.

   Example answer: I think Leon’s wish shows that he has big dreams. He lives in a world with superheroes, but he does not have their special powers. He still wants to be a hero instead of giving up on the idea. To me, that shows determination.

4. Chapter 4

   Choose an interaction between Leon and another character from your reading so far. What does it help you understand about their relationship?

5. Chapter 5

   Based on what you know about Leon so far, how do you predict he might handle his next challenge? Support your prediction with something you have learned about him.

   Example answer: I predict Leon will have to use his ideas instead of superpowers to face his next challenge. I know he wants to be a hero even though he does not have special powers. That makes me think he will look for another way to help. I will watch for whether he solves a problem by thinking carefully or working with someone else.

6. Chapter 6

   Find a word or phrase in your reading that helps describe Leon’s world. What do you think it means, and how do the words or pictures help you figure it out?

7. Chapter 7

   What has your reading so far made you think about the difference between having power and being a hero? Use a detail about Leon to explain.

8. Chapter 8

   Choose a panel from your reading so far that helps you understand Leon’s feelings. What do his face, body language, or surroundings show that the words alone might not tell you?

9. Chapter 9

   How has someone’s treatment of Leon affected him in what you have read so far? Explain what his response helps you understand.

10. Chapter 10

    So far, do you think a person needs superpowers to be extraordinary? Explain how Leon’s situation helps you form your opinion.

    Example answer: I do not think a person needs superpowers to be extraordinary. Leon’s situation makes me think about the difference between what someone can do and what someone chooses to do. I would admire a person who chooses to help, even without special powers. To me, being extraordinary is more about your choices than your abilities.

11. Chapter 11

    What advice would you give Leon at this point in your reading? Explain why that advice fits a challenge or feeling he has.

12. Chapter 12

    Looking back over what you have read so far, what question about Leon or his world are you most curious about? Explain what made you wonder and what clues you would look for next.