A Big Guy Took My Ball! Reading Comprehension Questions
by Mo Willems
Part of the Elephant & Piggie series · Book 19 of 25
Book Summary
Piggie is very upset when a big guy takes her new ball. She asks her best friend, Gerald the elephant, to help get it back. But when Gerald sees the big guy, he realizes it is a giant whale! They soon learn that the whale just wants to play, and they all invent a fun new game together.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about A Big Guy Took My Ball!.
1.What does Piggie find at the beginning of the story?
2.Who does Piggie ask to help get her ball back?
3.What kind of animal is the 'big guy'?
4.Gerald sees the whale and thinks he is 'huge'. What does 'huge' mean?
5.Why does Gerald get scared when he sees the big guy?
6.What is the main lesson of the story?
7.Piggie was very upset when the big guy took her ball. What would you do if someone took your toy?
8.Gerald, Piggie, and the whale play 'Whale Ball' together. What is a fun game you like to play with your friends?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from A Big Guy Took My Ball! to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading A Big Guy Took My Ball! with children.
What was your favorite part of A Big Guy Took My Ball!? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from A Big Guy Took My Ball!, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did A Big Guy Took My Ball! make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend A Big Guy Took My Ball! to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Mo Willems wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is A Big Guy Took My Ball!?
A Big Guy Took My Ball! by Mo Willems is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 1.2. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for A Big Guy Took My Ball!?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for A Big Guy Took My Ball!, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use A Big Guy Took My Ball! for reading practice?
Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.
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