How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You? Reading Comprehension Questions
by Jane Yolen
Part of the How Do Dinosaurs series · Book 3 of 4
Book Summary
This heartwarming book explores how young dinosaurs show their love to their parents. It contrasts mischievous dinosaur behaviors with gentle, kind ways of expressing affection, teaching children about good manners and the many ways to say 'I love you' through actions and words.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?.
1.What does the dinosaur *not* do when Mama or Papa leaves?
2.What does the dinosaur do with its toys instead of throwing them?
3.When does the dinosaur give a big kiss?
4.Why do you think the dinosaur parents are happy at the end of the story?
5.What does this story teach us about saying 'I love you'?
6.What does the word 'gentle' mean when the dinosaur gives a gentle hug?
7.What is your favorite way to show someone you love them?
8.If you had a pet dinosaur, what fun thing would you do together?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You? to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You? with children.
What was your favorite part of How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You? make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You? to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Jane Yolen wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You??
How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You? by Jane Yolen is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 1.8. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You??
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You? 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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