Grade 1AR Level 2.8

Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig

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by Kate DiCamillo

Part of the Mercy Watson series · Book 3 of 6

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Book Summary

When Mercy Watson eats Eugenia Lincoln's newly planted pansies, the grumpy neighbor calls Animal Control. Enter Officer Francine Poulet, who boasts she can catch any animal by thinking like one. But Francine soon learns that thinking like a normal pig won't help her catch a 'porcine wonder' who only cares about hot buttered toast.

Reading Comprehension Questions

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

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1What kind of flowers does Eugenia Lincoln plant in her yard?

Comprehensioneasy

2Who does Eugenia Lincoln call when Mercy eats her flowers?

Comprehensioneasy

3What is the name of the Animal Control Officer who comes to catch Mercy?

Comprehensionmedium

4Why does Francine Poulet crawl on the ground and snort?

Inferencemedium

5Why is it so hard for Francine Poulet to predict what Mercy will do?

Inferencehard

6How does Baby Lincoln feel when Eugenia calls Animal Control?

Inferencemedium

7What does the story show us about how the Watsons solve their problems?

thememedium

8What lesson does Francine Poulet learn by the end of the story?

themehard

9How are Eugenia Lincoln and Baby Lincoln different in this story?

analysishard

10Eugenia calls Mercy a 'menace.' What does the word 'menace' mean?

Vocabularymedium

11The Watsons call Mercy a 'porcine wonder.' What does 'porcine' mean?

Vocabularymedium

12Francine Poulet is very 'determined' to catch Mercy. What does 'determined' mean?

Vocabularyhard

13Francine Poulet tries to 'think like a pig' to catch Mercy. If you had to think like your favorite animal, what would you do?

discussionmedium

14Eugenia gets very angry when Mercy eats her pansies. What is a kinder way Eugenia could have solved this problem with the Watsons?

discussionhard

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1“What was your favorite part of Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think Kate DiCamillo wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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What reading level is Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig?

Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig by Kate DiCamillo is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 2.8. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig?

ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

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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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