Nate the Great and the Big Sniff Reading Comprehension Questions
by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, Mitchell Sharmat
Part of the Nate the Great series · Book 3 of 24
Book Summary
Nate the Great's trusty dog, Sludge, gets lost inside a huge department store. Nate must use his detective skills to find his best friend, but it is hard to solve a case without his partner! Meanwhile, Sludge uses his powerful nose to track Nate down.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Nate the Great and the Big Sniff.
1.Where does Sludge get lost in the story?
2.What food does Nate eat to celebrate finding Sludge at the end of the story?
3.What special tool does Sludge use to track Nate down?
4.Why is this mystery harder for Nate to solve than his usual cases?
5.Why does Nate try to 'think like Sludge' while searching the store?
6.How does Sludge most likely feel when he realizes he is lost?
7.What does the story show about Nate and Sludge's friendship?
8.What is a good lesson to learn from this story?
9.How are Nate and Sludge's actions similar in the story?
10.Read this sentence: 'Nate and Sludge are detective partners.' What does the word 'partners' mean?
11.What is a 'department' in a department store?
12.Sludge uses his nose to follow Nate's 'scent.' What does 'scent' mean?
13.If you lost something important in a big store, what steps would you take to find it?
14.Nate tries to think like his dog to find him. If you had to think like a dog, what things would you pay attention to?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Nate the Great and the Big Sniff to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Nate the Great and the Big Sniff with children.
What was your favorite part of Nate the Great and the Big Sniff? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Nate the Great and the Big Sniff, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Nate the Great and the Big Sniff make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Nate the Great and the Big Sniff to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, Mitchell Sharmat wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Nate the Great and the Big Sniff?
Nate the Great and the Big Sniff by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, Mitchell Sharmat is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 2.6. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Nate the Great and the Big Sniff?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Nate the Great and the Big Sniff, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Nate the Great and the Big Sniff 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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