Grade 1AR Level 2.7

A Piglet Named Mercy

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by Kate DiCamillo

Part of the Mercy Watson series · Book 5 of 6

14 curated questions

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Book Summary

Mr. and Mrs. Watson live a quiet, predictable life until a tiny piglet falls off a truck and arrives on their doorstep. They take her in, feed her, and realize she is exactly what they needed to make their lives complete, naming her Mercy.

Reading Comprehension Questions

14 curated questions across multiple comprehension levels. Use after your child finishes the book.

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1How does the piglet get to Deckawoo Drive?

Comprehensioneasy

2Who strongly believes that pigs belong on farms, not in houses?

Comprehensioneasy

3What do Mr. and Mrs. Watson feed the piglet when they bring her inside?

Comprehensioneasy

4Why did the Watsons feel like something was missing from their lives before the piglet arrived?

Inferencemedium

5Why does Baby Lincoln like the piglet right away?

Inferencemedium

6How does the piglet most likely feel when the Watsons wrap her in a blanket and sing to her?

Inferencehard

7What is the main lesson of 'A Piglet Named Mercy'?

themehard

8Why is the name 'Mercy' a perfect fit for the piglet?

thememedium

9How do Mr. and Mrs. Watson change from the beginning of the story to the end?

analysishard

10The Watsons lived a 'predictable' life. What does 'predictable' mean?

Vocabularymedium

11Eugenia Lincoln says keeping a pig in a house is 'absurd.' What does 'absurd' mean?

Vocabularymedium

12Mr. Watson calls Mercy a 'porcine wonder.' What does 'porcine' mean?

Vocabularyhard

13If a tiny piglet suddenly showed up on your front porch, what would you do?

discussionmedium

14Eugenia Lincoln did not want the Watsons to keep Mercy, but they did anyway. Do you think it is okay to make a choice that your neighbors disagree with? Why or why not?

discussionhard

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1“What was your favorite part of A Piglet Named Mercy? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from A Piglet Named Mercy, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did A Piglet Named Mercy make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend A Piglet Named Mercy to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think Kate DiCamillo wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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What reading level is A Piglet Named Mercy?

A Piglet Named Mercy by Kate DiCamillo is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 2.7. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for A Piglet Named Mercy?

ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for A Piglet Named Mercy, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use A Piglet Named Mercy 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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