Unplugged Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal

Unplugged 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 48 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

   In Chapter 1, what do you learn about Jett and the kind of life he is used to living? How does this help explain his attitude?

2. Chapter 2

   In Chapter 2, what rules or limits at the retreat seem hardest for the characters to accept? Why might those rules cause problems later?

3. Chapter 3

   In Chapter 3, how does Jett react to being at the Oasis? What does his reaction show about his personality?

4. Chapter 4

   In Chapter 4, choose one new character introduced or developed in this chapter. What details help you understand what that character cares about?

5. Chapter 5

   In Chapter 5, what is one important conflict that begins or grows? How do you think it will affect the story?

6. Chapter 6

   In Chapter 6, what does the word “unplugged” mean in this chapter, both literally and in a bigger way?

7. Chapter 7

   In Chapter 7, how does Grace seem different from Jett? Use details from the chapter to explain your thinking.

   Example answer: I think Grace seems much more serious about the Oasis than Jett is. She wants to follow the rules and believes the retreat can help people, but Jett acts like the rules are just there to annoy him. This shows that Grace is responsible and Jett is still thinking mostly about himself. Their differences also make their scenes together more interesting.

8. Chapter 8

   In Chapter 8, what choice does a character make that you agree or disagree with? Explain your opinion.

9. Chapter 9

   In Chapter 9, what does this chapter show about the adults in charge of the Oasis? Do they seem helpful, unfair, or something else?

10. Chapter 10

    In Chapter 10, what is one funny or surprising moment? How does Gordon Korman use humor to keep the story interesting?

11. Chapter 11

    In Chapter 11, what problem are the kids trying to solve? What steps do they take, and how successful are they?

12. Chapter 12

    In Chapter 12, what prediction can you make about Jett’s time at the Oasis? What clues from the chapter support your prediction?

13. Chapter 13

    In Chapter 13, how does Tyrell respond to the events around him? What does his response tell you about him?

14. Chapter 14

    In Chapter 14, what secret, mystery, or unanswered question becomes important in this chapter? Why does it matter?

15. Chapter 15

    In Chapter 15, how does Jett’s behavior affect other people? Give an example from the chapter.

16. Chapter 16

    In Chapter 16, what is one word or phrase from the chapter that stands out to you? Explain what it means using context clues.

17. Chapter 17

    In Chapter 17, how does Brooklynne’s point of view add something new to the story? What do you understand better because of her?

18. Chapter 18

    In Chapter 18, what lesson about friendship or teamwork starts to appear in this chapter?

19. Chapter 19

    In Chapter 19, what decision in this chapter seems risky? Why do the characters decide to take that risk anyway?

20. Chapter 20

    In Chapter 20, how are the kids beginning to change from when they first arrived? Use evidence from the chapter.

21. Chapter 21

    In Chapter 21, what do you think is the most important event in this chapter? Explain why it matters to the plot.

22. Chapter 22

    In Chapter 22, how does the setting of the Oasis affect what the characters can and cannot do?

23. Chapter 23

    In Chapter 23, what does this chapter show about trust? Which characters trust each other, and which characters do not?

24. Chapter 24

    In Chapter 24, make a prediction about the mystery or problem the kids are facing. What details make you think that?

25. Chapter 25

    In Chapter 25, how does Jett handle pressure in this chapter? Is he acting more selfish, more caring, or both?

26. Chapter 26

    In Chapter 26, what is your opinion of the way the adults handle the kids in this chapter? What would you have done differently?

27. Chapter 27

    In Chapter 27, what new information changes how the characters understand their situation?

28. Chapter 28

    In Chapter 28, how does the author build suspense in this chapter? Point to a moment that made you want to keep reading.

    Example answer: The author builds suspense by making the characters unsure about what will happen next. I felt nervous because the kids had to be careful and could get caught if their plan went wrong. The chapter made me want to keep reading because I wanted to know if they would be able to protect their secret. The danger felt real, even though the book is also funny.

29. Chapter 29

    In Chapter 29, which character shows courage in this chapter? Explain what makes the action courageous.

30. Chapter 30

    In Chapter 30, what theme is developing about technology, nature, or balance? How does this chapter show that theme?

31. Chapter 31

    In Chapter 31, how do the kids work together in this chapter? What does each person contribute?

32. Chapter 32

    In Chapter 32, what does a character learn from making a mistake? How might that lesson help later?

33. Chapter 33

    In Chapter 33, what is one example of cause and effect in this chapter? Explain how one event leads to another.

34. Chapter 34

    In Chapter 34, how does the mood of the story feel in this chapter? Is it funny, tense, hopeful, or something else?

35. Chapter 35

    In Chapter 35, what do you notice about Jett’s growth as a character by this point in the book?

36. Chapter 36

    In Chapter 36, what important choice would you make if you were in the characters’ place? Explain your reasons.

37. Chapter 37

    In Chapter 37, how does this chapter show that appearances can be misleading?

38. Chapter 38

    In Chapter 38, what do the kids discover or realize that moves them closer to solving the problem?

39. Chapter 39

    In Chapter 39, how does a character’s loyalty matter in this chapter? Who is loyal, and how do they show it?

40. Chapter 40

    In Chapter 40, what obstacles make the characters’ plan difficult? How do they respond to those obstacles?

41. Chapter 41

    In Chapter 41, what prediction can you make about how the story will end? What clues from this chapter support it?

42. Chapter 42

    In Chapter 42, how does the author use action or dialogue to reveal what a character is really feeling?

43. Chapter 43

    In Chapter 43, what is the biggest turning point in this chapter? How does it change the direction of the story?

44. Chapter 44

    In Chapter 44, what does this chapter suggest about honesty and telling the truth?

45. Chapter 45

    In Chapter 45, how are the characters different now from how they were at the beginning of the book?

46. Chapter 46

    In Chapter 46, what message do you think the author wants readers to take from this chapter?

47. Chapter 47

    In Chapter 47, how are the main conflicts being solved? Which solution feels most satisfying to you, and why?

48. Chapter 48

    In Chapter 48, what is your final opinion of Jett and the other kids? What did they learn by the end of the story?

    Example answer: By the end, I liked Jett much more than I did at the beginning. He still has a funny and bold personality, but he learns to care about other people instead of only himself. I think the kids learn that teamwork matters and that being unplugged is not just about losing your phone. It can also mean paying attention to the people and problems right in front of you.