Listen to My Trumpet! Reading Comprehension Questions
by Mo Willems
Part of the Elephant & Piggie series · Book 17 of 25
Book Summary
Piggie gets a new trumpet and plays it for Gerald. It sounds very loud and funny. Gerald does not know how to tell her it sounds bad. Then Piggie shares a big surprise about why she is playing it!
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Listen to My Trumpet!.
1.What new toy does Piggie have?
2.Who does Piggie play her trumpet for?
3.What kind of sound does Piggie's trumpet make?
4.What does the word 'trumpet' mean in the story?
5.Why is Gerald worried about talking to Piggie after she plays?
6.What does this story teach us about being a good friend?
7.How would you feel if your friend played a very loud, funny noise for you?
8.Piggie tried to sound like an elephant! What animal sound would you like to make with a trumpet?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Listen to My Trumpet! to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Listen to My Trumpet! with children.
What was your favorite part of Listen to My Trumpet!? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Listen to My Trumpet!, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Listen to My Trumpet! make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Listen to My Trumpet! 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 Listen to My Trumpet!?
Listen to My Trumpet! by Mo Willems is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 1.0. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Listen to My Trumpet!?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Listen to My Trumpet!, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Listen to My Trumpet! 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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