The Paper Bag Princess Reading Comprehension Questions
by Robert N. Munsch, Michael Martchenko
Book Summary
Princess Elizabeth is about to marry Prince Ronald when a dragon burns her castle and takes Ronald away. Elizabeth, wearing only a paper bag, bravely goes to rescue him. She uses her cleverness to trick the dragon and save Ronald, but then she realizes Prince Ronald is not as wonderful as she thought because he only cares about her appearance.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The Paper Bag Princess.
1.What did the dragon do to Princess Elizabeth's castle?
2.What did Princess Elizabeth wear after the dragon burned her clothes?
3.Who did the dragon take away from the castle?
4.Why did Princess Elizabeth make the dragon breathe fire so many times?
5.What lesson did Princess Elizabeth learn about Prince Ronald?
6.In the story, what does the word "enormous" mean when talking about the dragon?
7.How do you think Princess Elizabeth felt when Prince Ronald said mean things about her clothes and hair?
8.What would you do if you were Princess Elizabeth and Prince Ronald was mean to you after you saved him?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from The Paper Bag Princess to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The Paper Bag Princess with children.
What was your favorite part of The Paper Bag Princess? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The Paper Bag Princess, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The Paper Bag Princess make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The Paper Bag Princess to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Robert N. Munsch, Michael Martchenko wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is The Paper Bag Princess?
The Paper Bag Princess by Robert N. Munsch, Michael Martchenko is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 2.4. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for The Paper Bag Princess?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Paper Bag Princess, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use The Paper Bag Princess 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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