Strega Nona Reading Comprehension Questions
by Unknown
Part of the Strega Nona series · Book 2 of 2
Book Summary
Strega Nona is a kind 'Grandma Witch' who helps her village with her magic. Her new helper, Big Anthony, secretly watches her use a magic pasta pot. He thinks he knows how to use it, but he only learns the spell to start the pasta, not the spell to stop it. When Strega Nona is away, Big Anthony tries to impress the town, causing the pot to make an enormous amount of pasta that floods the village. Strega Nona returns to save the day, and Big Anthony learns a valuable lesson.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Strega Nona.
1.Who did Strega Nona hire to help her around the house?
2.What did Strega Nona use to make pasta for the town?
3.What did Big Anthony forget about the magic pasta pot?
4.Why did Big Anthony want to use the magic pasta pot when Strega Nona was away?
5.What does the word 'overflow' mean when the pasta pot started making too much pasta?
6.What lesson did Big Anthony learn by the end of the story?
7.What was your favorite part of the story and why?
8.What do you think Big Anthony should have done instead of using the magic pasta pot?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Strega Nona to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Strega Nona with children.
What was your favorite part of Strega Nona? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Strega Nona, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Strega Nona make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Strega Nona to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think the author wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Strega Nona?
Strega Nona by Unknown is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 2.7. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Strega Nona?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Strega Nona, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Strega Nona 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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