Corduroy Reading Comprehension Questions
by Don Freeman (1968) · 32 pages
Book Summary
A toy bear in a department store wants a number of things, but when a little girl finally buys him, he finds what he has always wanted most of all.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Corduroy.
1.Why did Lisa's mother not buy Corduroy at first?
2.What did Corduroy think the escalator was when he rode it?
3.Where did Corduroy try to find a new button after the store closed?
4.What happened when Corduroy pulled on the button he found?
5.Who found Corduroy after he made the loud noise?
6.How did Lisa get the money to buy Corduroy?
7.What did Lisa do for Corduroy once she brought him home?
8.What important message does Lisa give Corduroy at the end of the story?
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?
Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Corduroy?
Corduroy by Don Freeman is recommended for Kindergarten through 1st grade readers with an AR level of 3.5. 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 Kindergarten 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. ReadBuddy's AI-powered platform can generate additional personalized questions.