Watch Me Throw the Ball! Reading Comprehension Questions
by Mo Willems
Part of the Elephant & Piggie series · Book 8 of 25
Book Summary
Piggie wants to throw Gerald's ball. Gerald explains that throwing takes a lot of practice and skill. Piggie throws it anyway, and even though it doesn't go far, she has a great time, teaching Gerald that having fun is more important than being perfect.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Watch Me Throw the Ball!.
1.Who has the ball at the start of the story?
2.What does Piggie want to do with the ball?
3.Where does the ball land after Piggie throws it?
4.Why does Gerald tell Piggie that throwing a ball is hard?
5.What is the main lesson of this story?
6.Gerald says throwing takes "practice." What does practice mean?
7.Piggie likes to play just for fun. What is a game or sport that you like to play just for fun?
8.Piggie thought her throw went all the way around the world! What would you do if you threw a ball that far?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Watch Me Throw the Ball! to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Watch Me Throw the Ball! with children.
What was your favorite part of Watch Me Throw the Ball!? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Watch Me Throw the Ball!, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Watch Me Throw the Ball! make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Watch Me Throw the Ball! 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 Watch Me Throw the Ball!?
Watch Me Throw the Ball! by Mo Willems is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 0.9. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Watch Me Throw the Ball!?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Watch Me Throw the Ball!, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Watch Me Throw the Ball! 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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