Grade 1AR Level 1.2

Snowballs

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Reading Comprehension Questions

by Lois Ehlert

8 curated questions

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Book Summary

After a fresh snowfall, a family gets creative and builds several unique snow people and snow animals, decorating them with various colorful objects found around their home and yard. The story highlights the joy of winter play and imagination, ending with the inevitable melting of the snow creations and the anticipation of more snow.

Reading Comprehension Questions

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

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1What did the family use for the first snow person's nose?

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2What kind of snow animal did the family make using pinecones for ears?

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3What happened to the snow people when the sun came out?

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4Why do you think the family used different things from their house and yard to decorate the snow people?

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5What lesson does the story teach us about playing in the snow?

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6In the story, what does it mean to 'decorate' the snow friends?

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7If you could build any kind of snow creature, what would you make and what would you use to decorate it?

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8How did the family feel when the snow people started to melt? What makes you think that?

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Discussion Prompts

Great open-ended questions for car rides, dinner, or read-alouds.

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1“What was your favorite part of Snowballs? Why did it stand out to you?”

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

3“How did Snowballs make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Snowballs to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What reading level is Snowballs?

Snowballs by Lois Ehlert is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 1.2. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Snowballs?

ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Snowballs, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Snowballs 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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