Grade 2AR Level 2.2

Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise

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by David Ezra Stein

Part of the Interrupting Chicken series · Book 1 of 2

8 curated questions

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Book Summary

Little Red Chicken loves to interrupt her Papa's stories. When Papa tries to write a story for a contest, he wants to include an 'elephant of surprise' (a twist). Little Red Chicken keeps interrupting with her own ideas, often involving a literal elephant, which ultimately helps Papa realize that her interruptions are the real surprise in their story, leading them to win the contest.

Reading Comprehension Questions

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

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1What was Papa trying to write for a contest?

Comprehensioneasy

2What did Little Red Chicken often imagine appearing in Papa's stories?

Comprehensionmedium

3What does the word 'interrupt' mean in this story?

Vocabularyeasy

4What was the 'elephant of surprise' that Papa finally realized?

Comprehensionmedium

5Why do you think Papa called Little Red Chicken his 'elephant of surprise'?

Inferencehard

6What lesson does this story teach us about new ideas?

thememedium

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

discussioneasy

8Have you ever had a creative idea that surprised someone? Tell us about it.

discussionmedium

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1“What was your favorite part of Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think David Ezra Stein wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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What reading level is Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise?

Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise by David Ezra Stein 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 Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise?

ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise 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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