MY FATHER'S DRAGON Reading Comprehension Questions
by Grandma's Treasures, Ruth Stiles Gannett
Part of the My Father's Dragon series · Book 1 of 3
Book Summary
A young boy named Elmer Elevator runs away to Wild Island to rescue a baby dragon who is being exploited by the other animals. He uses his cleverness and a knapsack full of everyday items to outsmart the fierce creatures guarding the island and eventually frees the dragon, flying home with his new friend.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about MY FATHER'S DRAGON.
1.Who told Elmer Elevator about the sad baby dragon?
2.What did Elmer give the seven tigers to keep them busy?
3.How did Elmer Elevator get to Wild Island?
4.Why did Elmer pack so many different things in his knapsack?
5.What lesson can we learn from Elmer helping the dragon?
6.What does the word "fierce" mean when we talk about the tigers?
7.What was your favorite trick Elmer used to outsmart an animal? Why?
8.If you were Elmer, what one special thing would you bring in your knapsack to Wild Island?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from MY FATHER'S DRAGON to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading MY FATHER'S DRAGON with children.
What was your favorite part of MY FATHER'S DRAGON? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from MY FATHER'S DRAGON, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did MY FATHER'S DRAGON make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend MY FATHER'S DRAGON to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Grandma's Treasures, Ruth Stiles Gannett wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is MY FATHER'S DRAGON?
MY FATHER'S DRAGON by Grandma's Treasures, Ruth Stiles Gannett is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 3.2. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for MY FATHER'S DRAGON?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for MY FATHER'S DRAGON, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use MY FATHER'S DRAGON 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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