Grade 1AR Level 3.3

Sideways Stories from Wayside School

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by Louis Sachar

Part of the Wayside School series · Book 1 of 3

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Book Summary

Wayside School was built thirty stories high instead of one story wide, making it a very unusual place. Each chapter tells a funny and often absurd story about the students and teachers on the thirtieth floor. From a teacher who turns students into apples to a boy who can't count, the book explores the humorous and sometimes heartwarming adventures of a unique group of characters, often with subtle lessons about friendship, fairness, and understanding.

Reading Comprehension Questions

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

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1Who was the first teacher on the thirtieth story of Wayside School?

Comprehensioneasy

2What did Mrs. Gorf do to students who got a question wrong?

Comprehensionmedium

3What did Mrs. Jewls first think the students on the thirtieth story were?

Comprehensioneasy

4Why do you think Todd often got sent home even when he didn't do anything wrong?

Inferencemedium

5What can you infer about Sharie's dreams based on the story?

Inferencehard

6Why did Paul pull Leslie's pigtails at first?

Inferencemedium

7What lesson does Paul learn about showing affection?

thememedium

8What is a main idea or theme from the story about Mrs. Jewls thinking the students were monkeys?

themehard

9How did Louis, the yard teacher, show he was a helpful person?

analysishard

10In the story, Todd often felt **exasperated**. What does **exasperated** mean?

Vocabularymedium

11When Mrs. Jewls became **suspicious** about the previous teacher, what did that mean?

Vocabularyeasy

12The school building was described as **absurd** because it was built thirty stories high. What does **absurd** mean in this sentence?

Vocabularymedium

13If you were a student in Mrs. Gorf's class, what would you do to try and avoid being turned into an apple?

discussionopen

14Maurecia loved ice cream very much. What is something you love a lot, and would you share it with a friend, even if it was your favorite?

discussionopen

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MischievousAbsurdExasperatedSuspiciousAffectionObservant

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1“What was your favorite part of Sideways Stories from Wayside School? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Sideways Stories from Wayside School, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Sideways Stories from Wayside School make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Sideways Stories from Wayside School to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

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

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What reading level is Sideways Stories from Wayside School?

Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 3.3. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Sideways Stories from Wayside School?

ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Sideways Stories from Wayside School, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Sideways Stories from Wayside School 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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