Grade 1AR Level 1.8

Caps for Sale

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Reading Comprehension Questions

by Esphyr Slobodkina

8 curated questions

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Book Summary

A peddler sells caps and carries them stacked on his head. He takes a nap under a tree and when he wakes up, mischievous monkeys have taken all his caps. He tries different ways to get them back, but the monkeys only imitate him. Finally, he throws his own cap down in frustration, and the monkeys copy him, throwing all the caps back. The peddler then collects his caps and continues his journey.

Reading Comprehension Questions

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

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1What did the peddler sell?

Comprehensioneasy

2Where did the peddler take a nap?

Comprehensioneasy

3What did the monkeys do when the peddler shook his finger?

Comprehensionmedium

4What does the word 'peddler' mean in the story?

Vocabularyeasy

5Why do you think the monkeys copied everything the peddler did?

Inferencemedium

6What lesson did the peddler learn about getting his caps back?

themehard

7What was your favorite part of the story and why?

discussioneasy

8What would you do if you were the peddler and monkeys took your caps?

discussionmedium

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Key Vocabulary

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Discussion Prompts

Great open-ended questions for car rides, dinner, or read-alouds.

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1“What was your favorite part of Caps for Sale? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Caps for Sale, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Caps for Sale make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Caps for Sale to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What reading level is Caps for Sale?

Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 1.8. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Caps for Sale?

ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Caps for Sale, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Caps for Sale 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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