Lon Po Po Reading Comprehension Questions
by Ed Young
Book Summary
This is a classic Chinese folktale about three clever sisters, Shang, Tao, and Paotze, who are left alone at home. A cunning wolf pretends to be their grandmother (Po Po) to trick them into letting him inside. The oldest sister, Shang, is suspicious and devises a clever plan to outsmart the wolf and keep her sisters safe.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Lon Po Po.
1.Who were the three sisters in the story?
2.What did the wolf pretend to be when he knocked on the door?
3.What did the mother tell her daughters to do before she left the house?
4.In the story, the wolf was described as 'cunning.' What does 'cunning' mean?
5.Why did Shang tell the wolf that gingko nuts would make him 'fat and sleek'?
6.What lesson can we learn from the clever sisters in 'Lon Po Po'?
7.What was the cleverest thing Shang did to trick the wolf?
8.If you were one of the sisters, how would you feel when the wolf came to the door pretending to be your Po Po?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Lon Po Po to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Lon Po Po with children.
What was your favorite part of Lon Po Po? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Lon Po Po, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Lon Po Po make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Lon Po Po to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Ed Young wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Lon Po Po?
Lon Po Po by Ed Young is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 3.1. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Lon Po Po?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Lon Po Po, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Lon Po Po 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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