Silly Sally Reading Comprehension Questions
by Audrey Wood
Book Summary
Silly Sally is a playful story about a girl who goes to town in a very unusual way. She walks backwards and upside down, meeting a cast of equally silly animal friends along the way. Each friend joins her in their own unique, funny manner until a sleepy old lady helps Sally finally turn the right way around to reach town.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Silly Sally.
1.How did Silly Sally go to town at the very beginning of the story?
2.Who was the first animal friend Silly Sally met on her way to town?
3.What did the sleepy old lady do to help Silly Sally?
4.What does the word 'silly' mean in the story?
5.Why do you think Silly Sally chose to go to town backwards and upside down?
6.What lesson can we learn from Silly Sally's story?
7.What was the silliest thing Silly Sally or her friends did in the story?
8.Would you like to go to town with Silly Sally and her friends? Why or why not?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Silly Sally to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Silly Sally with children.
What was your favorite part of Silly Sally? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Silly Sally, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Silly Sally make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Silly Sally to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Audrey Wood wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Silly Sally?
Silly Sally by Audrey Wood is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 1.4. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Silly Sally?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Silly Sally, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Silly Sally 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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