Grade 1AR Level 1.7

Froggy Learns to Swim

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by Jonathan London

Part of the Froggy series · Book 3 of 4

8 curated questions

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Book Summary

Froggy does not want to learn how to swim, even though his Mama Froggy encourages him. He tries to avoid the water and keeps taking off his swim trunks. After many attempts and some funny mishaps, Mama Froggy helps him overcome his fear, and he finally learns to float and swim, discovering that he loves it.

Reading Comprehension Questions

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

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1What did Mama Froggy want Froggy to do in the morning?

Comprehensioneasy

2What kept happening to Froggy's swim trunks?

Comprehensioneasy

3What does the word 'splash' mean when Froggy splashes in the water?

Vocabularyeasy

4Why do you think Froggy kept saying 'No way!' to swimming at first?

Inferencemedium

5What was the last thing Mama Froggy taught Froggy that helped him swim?

Comprehensionmedium

6What lesson did Froggy learn about trying new things?

thememedium

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

discussioneasy

8Have you ever been scared to try something new, like Froggy was? What did you do?

discussionmedium

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1“What was your favorite part of Froggy Learns to Swim? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Froggy Learns to Swim, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Froggy Learns to Swim make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Froggy Learns to Swim to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

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

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What reading level is Froggy Learns to Swim?

Froggy Learns to Swim by Jonathan London is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 1.7. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Froggy Learns to Swim?

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

How can I use Froggy Learns to Swim 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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