The Witches: The Graphic Novel Reading Comprehension Questions
by Roald Dahl
Book Summary
A young boy learns about real witches from his wise grandmother. He accidentally spies on a secret meeting of witches led by the terrifying Grand High Witch, who plans to turn all children into mice. The boy himself is turned into a mouse, but with his grandmother's help, he bravely fights back to stop the witches' evil plan.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The Witches: The Graphic Novel.
1.What happened to the boy's parents at the beginning of the story?
2.What special characteristics did the grandmother say real witches have?
3.What was the Grand High Witch's evil plan for all the children of England?
4.Why do you think the boy felt safe and loved with his grandmother, even after his parents died?
5.Why did the Grand High Witch want to turn all the children into mice instead of just making them disappear?
6.How did the boy show he was brave even after he was turned into a mouse?
7.What is an important lesson the story teaches about appearances?
8.What does the story teach us about facing big problems?
9.How does the relationship between the boy and his grandmother help them defeat the witches?
10.In the story, what does the word "witches" mean when the grandmother talks about them?
11.When the witches use a "disguise," what are they doing?
12.What does it mean if someone is "terrified" like the boy was when he saw the Grand High Witch?
13.If you were the boy and you accidentally saw the witches' secret meeting, what would be the first thing you would do?
14.The boy and his grandmother decide to travel the world to get rid of all the witches. What qualities do you think they will need to be successful on their mission?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from The Witches: The Graphic Novel to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The Witches: The Graphic Novel with children.
What was your favorite part of The Witches: The Graphic Novel? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The Witches: The Graphic Novel, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The Witches: The Graphic Novel make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The Witches: The Graphic Novel to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Roald Dahl wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is The Witches: The Graphic Novel?
The Witches: The Graphic Novel by Roald Dahl is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 3.8. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for The Witches: The Graphic Novel?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Witches: The Graphic Novel, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use The Witches: The Graphic Novel 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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