Clifford's Tricks Reading Comprehension Questions
by Norman Bridwell
Part of the Clifford series · Book 3 of 4
Book Summary
Clifford the big red dog wants to learn tricks like other dogs. But because he is so enormous, his tricks don't quite work out the way he plans. Emily Elizabeth feels sad for him. Then, Clifford uses his size to help a little cat stuck in a tree. Emily Elizabeth realizes that Clifford's true "tricks" are all the wonderful and helpful things he does for people because he is so big.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Clifford's Tricks.
1.What did Clifford want to learn to do at the beginning of the story?
2.What happened when Clifford tried to roll over?
3.Who did Clifford help get down from the tree?
4.Why did Emily Elizabeth feel sad when Clifford tried to do tricks?
5.What did Emily Elizabeth realize about Clifford's "tricks" at the end of the story?
6.What does the word "gently" mean when Clifford helped the cat?
7.What was your favorite part of the story and why?
8.Clifford used his big size to help others. What special things can you do to help your family or friends?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Clifford's Tricks to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Clifford's Tricks with children.
What was your favorite part of Clifford's Tricks? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Clifford's Tricks, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Clifford's Tricks make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Clifford's Tricks to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Norman Bridwell wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Clifford's Tricks?
Clifford's Tricks by Norman Bridwell 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 Clifford's Tricks?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Clifford's Tricks, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Clifford's Tricks 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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