Lola Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal
Lola has 15 chapters · Grades 3–5
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Inside the journal: 15 chapter pages, one question each · 3 example answers · a cover for your reader’s name
Open-ended Thought-provoking questions for any chapter book.
What are the most important things that happened in this chapter, and how did they move the story forward?See all 15 questions ↓
A printable reading journal for Lola: one question per chapter, with example answers.
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Lola questions by chapter
We don’t know this book well enough to ask about its story, so these are open-ended prompts that get a reader thinking about the chapter they just finished: what happened, who changed, what they would do. One question per chapter, across all 15 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 are the most important things that happened in this chapter, and how did they move the story forward?
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Chapter 2
Which character made an important choice in this chapter? Explain the choice and what you think it shows about that character.
Example answer: I think the most important choice was when a character decided to face a hard situation instead of ignoring it. This shows that the character is braver than they may have seemed at first. I also think it shows they care about what happens to other people. The choice made me want to keep reading because it could lead to new problems or answers.
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Chapter 3
What question did this chapter leave in your mind, and what clues might help you answer it later?
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Chapter 4
Choose one word or phrase from this chapter that stood out to you. What do you think it means, and why was it important?
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Chapter 5
How did the setting affect what happened in this chapter? Use details from the chapter in your answer.
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Chapter 6
What feeling or mood did this chapter create for you as a reader? What parts of the writing helped create that mood?
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Chapter 7
Describe a problem or challenge that appeared in this chapter. How did a character respond to it?
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Chapter 8
What do you predict will happen next, and what evidence from this chapter supports your prediction?
Example answer: I predict that the problem in this chapter will become more serious in the next chapter. One reason I think this is that the author gave several clues that things were not fully solved yet. The characters still seemed worried, and some questions were left unanswered. I think the next chapter will show how they try to fix the situation.
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Chapter 9
How did one character's thoughts, feelings, or actions change during this chapter?
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Chapter 10
What is one theme or life lesson that may be starting to appear in this chapter? Explain why you think so.
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Chapter 11
Which detail from this chapter seemed small at first but might become important later? Why did you notice it?
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Chapter 12
If you could give advice to one character after reading this chapter, what would you say and why?
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Chapter 13
How did the author keep you interested in this chapter? Think about suspense, humor, description, dialogue, or action.
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Chapter 14
What connection can you make between this chapter and your own life, another book, or something happening in the world?
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Chapter 15
What was your opinion of this chapter? Explain what you liked, disliked, or wondered about, using specific details.
Example answer: I liked this chapter because it helped me understand the story better and made me curious about what will happen next. My favorite part was when the author showed how a character was feeling through actions instead of just telling us. I wondered why one detail was included, because it seemed like it might matter later. I did not dislike the chapter, but I wanted a little more explanation about one part.
Discussion questions for after Lola
Bigger questions for when the book is finished, each printed on its own ruled page at the end of the booklet.
- Think about the main character across the whole book. How did this character change from the beginning to the end, and which events or choices helped cause that change? Use several examples from different parts of the story.
- What do you think this book was really about beyond the events of the plot? Explain one or two big ideas, lessons, or themes you noticed, and tell whether you would recommend the book to another reader.
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How to use this Lola 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, 15 chapters, so it doubles as the reading log for Lola. 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
Thought-provoking questions for any chapter book. We don’t know this book well enough to ask about its story, so these are open-ended prompts that get a reader thinking about the chapter they just finished: what happened, who changed, what they would do. 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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