The Snowy Day Reading Comprehension Questions
by Ezra Jack Keats
Book Summary
Peter wakes up to a world covered in fresh snow. He puts on his snowsuit and goes outside to explore. He makes tracks, a snowman, snow angels, and slides down a hill. He tries to save a snowball in his pocket, but it melts. Back inside, he takes a warm bath and dreams of his snowy adventures. The next morning, he wakes to find more snow and goes out to play with a friend.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The Snowy Day.
1.What did Peter see when he woke up in the morning?
2.What did Peter put in his pocket to save?
3.What did Peter make while playing outside in the snow?
4.Why do you think Peter felt sad when he found his pocket empty?
5.What does Peter learn about his snowball by the time he goes to bed?
6.What does the word "enormous" mean when Peter sees an "enormous pile of snow"?
7.What was your favorite thing Peter did in the snow? Why?
8.If you woke up to a snowy day like Peter, what would you do first?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from The Snowy Day to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The Snowy Day with children.
What was your favorite part of The Snowy Day? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The Snowy Day, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The Snowy Day make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The Snowy Day to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Ezra Jack Keats wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is The Snowy Day?
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 1.6. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for The Snowy Day?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Snowy Day, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use The Snowy Day 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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