The Tiger who Came to Tea Reading Comprehension Questions
by Judith Kerr
Book Summary
Sophie and her Mummy are having tea when an enormous tiger rings the doorbell. Mummy politely invites him in, and the tiger proceeds to eat and drink absolutely everything in the house. When Daddy comes home to find no food, they all go out for a special supper at a cafe. The next day, Mummy buys tiger food, but the tiger never returns.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The Tiger who Came to Tea.
1.What animal came to Sophie's door for tea?
2.What did the tiger eat all of first?
3.Where did Sophie and her family go for supper after the tiger left?
4.Why do you think Mummy invited the tiger in for tea?
5.What is a lesson Sophie's family learned when the tiger ate all their food?
6.What does the word 'gobbled' mean when the tiger gobbled the food?
7.What was your favorite part of the story and why?
8.If a tiger came to your house, what would you do?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from The Tiger who Came to Tea to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The Tiger who Came to Tea with children.
What was your favorite part of The Tiger who Came to Tea? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The Tiger who Came to Tea, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The Tiger who Came to Tea make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The Tiger who Came to Tea to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Judith Kerr wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is The Tiger who Came to Tea?
The Tiger who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 2.5. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for The Tiger who Came to Tea?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Tiger who Came to Tea, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use The Tiger who Came to Tea 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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