Corduroy Reading Comprehension Questions
by Don Freeman
Book Summary
Corduroy, a teddy bear in a department store, goes on an adventure at night to find a missing button so a little girl named Lisa will buy him. After a mix-up with a night watchman, Lisa returns the next day with her own money, buys Corduroy, and sews on his new button, giving him a loving home.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Corduroy.
1.What was Corduroy missing from his green overalls?
2.Where did Corduroy ride to look for his button in the store?
3.What did Lisa use to buy Corduroy?
4.Why do you think Corduroy went looking for his button?
5.What does the story of Corduroy teach us about friendship?
6.In the story, what does a 'department store' mean?
7.What was your favorite part of Corduroy's adventure in the department store at night?
8.How do you think Corduroy felt when Lisa sewed on his new button and took him home?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Corduroy to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Corduroy with children.
What was your favorite part of Corduroy? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Corduroy, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Corduroy make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Corduroy to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Don Freeman wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Corduroy?
Corduroy by Don Freeman is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 2.2. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Corduroy?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Corduroy, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Corduroy 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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