Grade 1AR Level 2.3

Monsters and Mold

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by Asia Citro

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Book Summary

This story is about a boy named Alex and his monster friend, Goo. One day, Goo isn't his usual playful self; he's grumpy, green, and mold starts appearing everywhere. Alex realizes Goo is sick with a monster cold and remembers what his mom taught him about caring for sick monsters. Alex takes care of Goo with a warm bath, rest, and a special 'sniffle-snuff juice' until Goo feels better and the mold disappears.

Reading Comprehension Questions

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

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1What was unusual about Goo one morning that made Alex worried?

Comprehensioneasy

2What did Alex remember about monster colds after seeing Goo?

Comprehensionmedium

3What three things did Alex do to help Goo feel better from his monster cold?

Comprehensionmedium

4Why do you think Alex felt worried when Goo was grumpy and covered in mold?

Inferencemedium

5How do you think Goo felt when Alex was taking care of him, giving him a bath and juice?

Inferencemedium

6What might have happened if Alex hadn't known how to help Goo with his monster cold?

Inferencehard

7What is an important lesson Alex learns in this story?

thememedium

8What does this story teach us about being a good friend?

thememedium

9How can you tell that Alex is a caring friend to Goo?

analysismedium

10In the story, when Goo was 'grumpy,' what does that mean?

Vocabularyeasy

11What is 'mold' in the story, which Goo was covered in?

Vocabularymedium

12When Alex was looking for a 'remedy' for Goo's monster cold, what was he looking for?

Vocabularymedium

13What would you do if your friend suddenly started acting grumpy and green, and you didn't know why?

discussionhard

14Have you ever taken care of someone who was sick, like a family member or a pet? What did you do to help them feel better?

discussionhard

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Key Vocabulary

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moldpuzzledremedysniffle-snuff juice

Discussion Prompts

Great open-ended questions for car rides, dinner, or read-alouds.

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1“What was your favorite part of Monsters and Mold? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Monsters and Mold, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Monsters and Mold make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Monsters and Mold to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What reading level is Monsters and Mold?

Monsters and Mold by Asia Citro is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 2.3. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Monsters and Mold?

ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Monsters and Mold, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Monsters and Mold 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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