Purplicious Reading Comprehension Questions
by Victoria Kann
Part of the Pinkalicious series · Book 2 of 4
Book Summary
Pinkalicious loves the color pink more than anything. However, her friends at school tell her that pink is not 'in' anymore. Feeling sad and wanting to fit in, Pinkalicious tries to like other colors like blue, green, and yellow, but she feels dull and not like herself. She decides to find a new 'super-duper' color. Through mixing her favorite pink paint with blue paint, she discovers a beautiful new color: purple! Pinkalicious realizes that purple makes her feel special and unique. She embraces purple, and her friends eventually come to appreciate it too, along with her original love for pink, teaching her to always be true to herself.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Purplicious.
1.What color did Pinkalicious love the most at the beginning of the story?
2.What did Pinkalicious's friends say about pink?
3.What two colors did Pinkalicious mix to make purple?
4.Why do you think Pinkalicious felt dull when she tried to wear other colors?
5.What does the word 'dull' mean when Pinkalicious felt dull?
6.What lesson did Pinkalicious learn about liking her favorite colors?
7.What is your favorite color and why do you like it?
8.What would you tell a friend who was sad because someone didn't like their favorite thing?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Purplicious to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Purplicious with children.
What was your favorite part of Purplicious? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Purplicious, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Purplicious make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Purplicious to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Victoria Kann wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Purplicious?
Purplicious by Victoria Kann is recommended for grades K-1 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 Purplicious?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Purplicious, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Purplicious 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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