Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #3): From the Creator of Dog Man Reading Comprehension Questions
by Dav Pilkey
Book Summary
The baby frogs in the Cat Kid Comic Club send their comics to a publisher hoping to get rich and famous. When they receive rejection letters instead, they are heartbroken. With the help of Li'l Petey, Molly, and Flippy, the tadpoles must learn how to handle disappointment and discover their true purpose for making art.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #3): From the Creator of Dog Man.
1.What do the tadpoles receive in the mail from the publisher?
2.Who is the adult fish that takes care of the tadpoles and gets worried about them?
3.What did the tadpoles originally hope would happen when they mailed their comics?
4.What does the word 'rejection' mean in the story?
5.If Naomi and Melvin 'collaborate' on a comic, what are they doing?
6.What does Li'l Petey mean when he tells the tadpoles to make art on 'purpose'?
7.Why does Flippy get so angry when the mail arrives?
8.Why does Li'l Petey tell the tadpoles stories about famous artists who failed?
9.Why do Naomi and Melvin sometimes have trouble making comics together?
10.What is the main lesson the tadpoles learn about making art by the end of the book?
11.What does the story teach us about failure and mistakes?
12.How do the tadpoles' reasons for drawing change from the beginning of the story to the end?
13.How would you feel if someone rejected a story or drawing you worked really hard on? What would you do next?
14.Li'l Petey says you should do things 'on purpose' because you love them. What is a hobby or activity you do just because it brings you joy?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #3): From the Creator of Dog Man to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #3): From the Creator of Dog Man with children.
What was your favorite part of Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #3): From the Creator of Dog Man? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #3): From the Creator of Dog Man, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #3): From the Creator of Dog Man make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #3): From the Creator of Dog Man to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Dav Pilkey wanted young readers to learn from this story?
Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #3): From the Creator of Dog Man?
Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #3): From the Creator of Dog Man by Dav Pilkey is recommended for grades 2-4 readers with an AR level of 3.0. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #3): From the Creator of Dog Man?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #3): From the Creator of Dog Man, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
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