KindergartenAR Level 0.5

Today I Will Fly!

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Reading Comprehension Questions

by Mo Willems

Part of the Elephant & Piggie series · Book 1 of 25

8 curated questions

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Book Summary

Piggie declares that she is going to fly today. Gerald the elephant tells her that pigs cannot fly. Piggie tries jumping and gets a dog to bark at her, but she still cannot fly. Finally, a helpful pelican picks her up, and Piggie gets to experience flying!

Reading Comprehension Questions

8 curated questions across multiple comprehension levels. Use after your child finishes the book.

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1What does Piggie want to do today?

Comprehensioneasy

2Who tells Piggie that pigs cannot fly?

Comprehensioneasy

3Which animal helps Piggie fly at the end of the story?

Comprehensionmedium

4Piggie gets help to fly. What does it mean to 'help' someone?

Vocabularymedium

5Why does Gerald think Piggie will not fly?

Inferencemedium

6What does Piggie show us about doing hard things?

themehard

7Piggie gets help from a pelican to fly. Who helps you when you want to do something hard?

discussioneasy

8Gerald did not believe Piggie could fly at first. How do you think Gerald felt when he finally saw Piggie flying?

discussionmedium

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Discussion Prompts

Great open-ended questions for car rides, dinner, or read-alouds.

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1“What was your favorite part of Today I Will Fly!? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Today I Will Fly!, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Today I Will Fly! make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Today I Will Fly! to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think Mo Willems wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What reading level is Today I Will Fly!?

Today I Will Fly! by Mo Willems is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 0.5. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Today I Will Fly!?

ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Today I Will Fly!, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Today I Will Fly! 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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