Grade 1AR Level 1.1

Waiting Is Not Easy!

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Reading Comprehension Questions

by Mo Willems

Part of the Elephant & Piggie series · Book 22 of 25

8 curated questions

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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

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

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1Who has a surprise to share?

Comprehensioneasy

2What does Piggie tell Gerald he must do to get the surprise?

Comprehensioneasy

3What is Piggie's big surprise at the end of the book?

Comprehensionmedium

4Gerald lets out a loud 'groan' when he is waiting. What does 'groan' mean?

Vocabularymedium

5Why does Gerald think they wasted the whole day?

Inferencemedium

6What does Gerald learn about waiting by the end of the story?

themehard

7Gerald had a very hard time waiting. Tell about a time when it was hard for you to wait.

discussioneasy

8Piggie's surprise was the stars. If you could show a friend a big surprise, what would it be?

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 Waiting Is Not Easy!? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Waiting Is Not Easy!, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Waiting Is Not Easy! make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Waiting Is Not Easy! 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 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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