Waiting Is Not Easy! Reading Comprehension Questions
by Mo Willems
Part of the Elephant & Piggie series · Book 22 of 25
Book Summary
Piggie has a wonderful surprise for Gerald, but he has to wait for it. Gerald gets very frustrated and tired as he waits all day long. Finally, when it gets dark, the beautiful starry night sky appears, and Gerald realizes the surprise was worth the wait.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Waiting Is Not Easy!.
1.Who has a surprise to share?
2.What does Piggie tell Gerald he must do to get the surprise?
3.What is Piggie's big surprise at the end of the book?
4.Gerald lets out a loud 'groan' when he is waiting. What does 'groan' mean?
5.Why does Gerald think they wasted the whole day?
6.What does Gerald learn about waiting by the end of the story?
7.Gerald had a very hard time waiting. Tell about a time when it was hard for you to wait.
8.Piggie's surprise was the stars. If you could show a friend a big surprise, what would it be?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Waiting Is Not Easy! to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Waiting Is Not Easy! with children.
What was your favorite part of Waiting Is Not Easy!? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Waiting Is Not Easy!, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Waiting Is Not Easy! make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Waiting Is Not Easy! to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
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 Waiting Is Not Easy!?
Waiting Is Not Easy! by Mo Willems is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 1.1. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Waiting Is Not Easy!?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Waiting Is Not Easy!, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Waiting Is Not Easy! 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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