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The Cat in the Hat.
by Dr. Seuss · Grade 1 · AR 1.7
The Cat in the Hat.
Reading Comprehension Questions
by Dr. Seuss
8 curated questions
On a cold, wet day, two children, Sally and her brother, are bored at home. Suddenly, a tall, mischievous cat wearing a a red and white striped hat appears. The Cat tries to entertain them with wild and messy tricks, despite warnings from their pet fish. The Cat brings in two helpers, Thing One and Thing Two, who cause even more chaos. Just before their mother is due home, the Cat magically cleans up all the mess and disappears, leaving the children to wonder if they should tell their mother what happened.
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The Cat in the Hat. by Dr. Seuss is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 1.7. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
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