Leonardo, the Terrible Monster Reading Comprehension Questions
by Mo Willems
Book Summary
Leonardo is a monster who is not very good at being scary. He decides to find the most scaredy-cat kid to prove he is a terrible monster, but instead, he finds a sad boy named Sam and they become friends.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Leonardo, the Terrible Monster.
1.What kind of monster was Leonardo at the beginning of the story?
2.Who was the boy Leonardo found sitting alone?
3.How was Sam feeling when Leonardo first found him?
4.What does the word 'terrible' mean when we say Leonardo was a terrible monster at scaring?
5.Why do you think Leonardo decided to try and make Sam feel better instead of scaring him?
6.What important lesson did Leonardo learn about himself by the end of the story?
7.What was your favorite part of the story and why?
8.What does it mean to be a good friend, like Leonardo was to Sam?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Leonardo, the Terrible Monster to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Leonardo, the Terrible Monster with children.
What was your favorite part of Leonardo, the Terrible Monster? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Leonardo, the Terrible Monster, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Leonardo, the Terrible Monster make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Leonardo, the Terrible Monster to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Mo Willems wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Leonardo, the Terrible Monster?
Leonardo, the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 1.9. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Leonardo, the Terrible Monster?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Leonardo, the Terrible Monster, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Leonardo, the Terrible Monster 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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