The Chocolate Touch Reading Comprehension Questions
by Patrick Skene Catling
Book Summary
John Midas loves chocolate more than anything. One day, he finds a magical coin and buys a special box of chocolates. After eating them, he wakes up with a magical touch – everything his lips touch turns into chocolate! At first, John is thrilled, but soon he realizes this gift is a curse when he turns his breakfast, his mother's favorite rose, and even his own mother into chocolate. He must learn a valuable lesson about moderation and appreciating other things before the magic can be reversed.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The Chocolate Touch.
1.What did John Midas love more than anything else in the world?
2.In the story, what does it mean if John was 'delighted' by his new touch?
3.What happened to John's breakfast when he first woke up with the chocolate touch?
4.Why do you think John tried to keep his chocolate touch a secret at first?
5.When John was 'obsessed' with chocolate, what does that mean he did?
6.Who was the mysterious shopkeeper who sold John the special chocolates?
7.How did John's feelings about the chocolate touch change from the beginning to the end of the story?
8.What important lesson did John Midas learn by the end of the story?
9.What are the 'consequences' of John turning everything into chocolate?
10.Why did the magical Mr. Midas give John the chocolate touch in the first place?
11.How can you tell that John truly understood his mistake and learned his lesson?
12.Which of these sayings best describes the main theme of 'The Chocolate Touch'?
13.If you had a magical touch like John's, but for your favorite food, what do you think would be the best part and the worst part?
14.After John learned his lesson, how do you think his relationship with chocolate changed? Do you think he still liked it at all?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from The Chocolate Touch to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The Chocolate Touch with children.
What was your favorite part of The Chocolate Touch? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The Chocolate Touch, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The Chocolate Touch make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The Chocolate Touch to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Patrick Skene Catling wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is The Chocolate Touch?
The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 3.5. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for The Chocolate Touch?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Chocolate Touch, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use The Chocolate Touch 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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