Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse Reading Comprehension Questions
by Kevin Henkes
Book Summary
Lilly, a young mouse, loves her teacher, Mr. Slinger, and her new purple plastic purse, movie star sunglasses, and jingly coins. Her excitement leads her to interrupt class to show them off, causing Mr. Slinger to take her purse away. Lilly gets angry and draws a mean picture of him, but later feels bad. Mr. Slinger returns her purse with treats and a kind note, prompting Lilly to apologize and draw a nice picture for him, showing a lesson in patience, respect, and making amends.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse.
1.What new things did Lilly bring to school to show her friends?
2.Who was Lilly's favorite teacher at school?
3.How did Lilly feel right after Mr. Slinger took her purse away?
4.Why do you think Mr. Slinger put treats and a kind note in Lilly's purse?
5.What lesson did Lilly learn in the story about her actions?
6.In the story, Lilly was 'delighted' with her new things. What does 'delighted' mean?
7.What was your favorite part of the story and why did you like it?
8.Lilly felt angry and then sad. What do you do when you feel very angry or upset?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse with children.
What was your favorite part of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Kevin Henkes wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse?
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 2.1. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse 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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