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The Little Engine That Could
by Watty Piper · Grade 2 · AR 2.2
The Little Engine That Could
Reading Comprehension Questions
by Watty Piper
8 curated questions
A train full of toys and good food breaks down on its way to deliver goodies to children. Several larger, more powerful engines refuse to help. Finally, a small, optimistic engine, despite her size, takes on the challenge, repeating 'I think I can!' as she pulls the heavy train over the mountain, successfully delivering the much-anticipated cargo.
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The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 2.2. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
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ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Little Engine That Could, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
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