📚 Part 1: Plot and Character Understanding

1. What is the main reason Nathan's family moves to New Zealand?

His father gets a new job

They are refugees fleeing conflict

They want a holiday

His mother is from New Zealand

2. How does Nathan feel about starting at his new school in New Zealand?

Excited and confident

Nervous and worried

Angry and resentful

Indifferent

3. Which challenges does Nathan face in the novel? (Select all that apply)

Language barriers

Making new friends

Missing his homeland

Understanding New Zealand culture

4. What does the title "Shooting Stars" symbolise in the story?

📖 Part 2: Vocabulary and Themes

5. Match the vocabulary words with their meanings by writing the correct letter:

refugee _______ a) to change and fit into a new environment

adapt _______ b) unfair treatment based on race or culture

discrimination _______ c) a person forced to leave their country due to conflict

resilience _______ d) the ability to recover from difficult situations

6. What is the main theme of "Shooting Stars"?

The importance of sport in schools

Finding belonging in a new country

Family relationships

Environmental protection

7. Complete the sentence: The setting of the novel helps readers understand ________________ because ________________.

✍️ Part 3: Personal Response

8. Think about a time when you felt like an outsider or had to adapt to a new situation. How can you relate to Nathan's experiences in the novel?

9. What advice would you give to Nathan about fitting into his new school and community? Give at least two suggestions.

10. How does this novel help you understand the experiences of refugees and immigrants in New Zealand?

Shooting Stars Comprehension Worksheet

Shooting Stars Comprehension Worksheet

📚 Part 1: Plot and Character Understanding

📖 Part 2: Vocabulary and Themes

✍️ Part 3: Personal Response

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