Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding Reading Comprehension Questions
by Suzy Kline
Part of the Horrible Harry series · Book 6 of 9
Book Summary
In this story, Harry and his classmates in Room 2B decide to throw a surprise wedding shower for their principal, Mr. Cardini. Harry comes up with a unique idea for the shower: a 'kickball wedding' theme, because Mr. Cardini loves kickball. The class works together to plan and prepare for the special event, making decorations and a kickball-shaped cake. The shower is a big success, and the Cardinis are delighted by the creative and thoughtful celebration.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding.
1.What big news did Miss Mackle share with Room 2B?
2.What was Harry's special idea for the wedding shower?
3.Who wrote a poem for Mr. and Mrs. Cardini?
4.Why do you think the class decided to throw a surprise shower for Mr. Cardini?
5.How do you think Mr. Cardini felt when he walked into the classroom and saw the shower?
6.What does it tell you about Harry that he came up with the 'kickball wedding' idea?
7.What is a main theme of the story?
8.What lesson does Room 2B learn by successfully planning the surprise shower?
9.How can you tell that the 'kickball wedding' was a good idea, even though Doug was skeptical at first?
10.What does the word 'principal' mean in the sentence: 'Miss Mackle told the class that their principal, Mr. Cardini, was getting married.'?
11.In the story, what does it mean to be 'skeptical'?
12.What does 'memorable' mean when the story says the shower was a 'truly memorable celebration'?
13.If you were in Room 2B, what task would you want to help with to prepare for the 'kickball wedding' shower, and why?
14.Why do you think it was important for everyone in Room 2B to work together to make the shower a success?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding with children.
What was your favorite part of Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Suzy Kline wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding?
Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding by Suzy Kline is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 3.2. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding 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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