Wayside School Gets A Little Stranger Reading Comprehension Questions
by Louis Sachar
Part of the Wayside School series · Book 3 of 3
Book Summary
This book continues the humorous and absurd adventures of the students and teachers at Wayside School, a thirty-story school built sideways. When Mrs. Jewls goes on maternity leave, a very strict substitute teacher, Mrs. Drazil, takes over the 30th-floor class. Mrs. Drazil tries to make the unique and quirky students 'normal,' leading to many strange and funny situations. The students, with the help of Louis the yard teacher, navigate missing classmates, new 'normal' students, and the return of a familiar (and previously dead) character, all while learning to embrace their individuality.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Wayside School Gets A Little Stranger.
1.Why did Mrs. Jewls leave her class at the beginning of the story?
2.What did Mrs. Drazil try to make the students do?
3.Where did Calvin get stuck when he went missing?
4.Why do you think Mrs. Drazil wanted the students to be 'normal'?
5.How did the other students feel about Sue, the new 'normal' student?
6.Why did the students start acting even stranger than usual towards the end of the story?
7.What lesson does the story teach about individuality?
8.What is a main message of this book?
9.How can you tell that Mrs. Drazil was not a good fit for Wayside School?
10.What does the word 'substitute' mean in the story?
11.In the story, when something is described as 'absurd,' what does that mean?
12.What does it mean for someone to be 'unique' in the context of the Wayside School students?
13.What would you do if you had a very strict teacher like Mrs. Drazil who tried to change your personality?
14.Why is it important to let people be themselves, even if they are a little strange or different?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Wayside School Gets A Little Stranger to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Wayside School Gets A Little Stranger with children.
What was your favorite part of Wayside School Gets A Little Stranger? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Wayside School Gets A Little Stranger, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Wayside School Gets A Little Stranger make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Wayside School Gets A Little Stranger to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Louis Sachar wanted young readers to learn from this story?
More in the Wayside School Series
All 3books →More Reading Questions You Might Like
10 Minutes Till Bedtime
by Peggy Rathmann
39 Clues: One False Note: A Graphic Novel (39 Clues Graphic Novel #2)
by Gordon Korman
39 Clues: The Maze of Bones: A Graphic Novel (39 Clues Graphic Novel #1)
by Rick Riordan
A Ball for Daisy
by Chris Raschka
Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Wayside School Gets A Little Stranger?
Wayside School Gets A Little Stranger by Louis Sachar is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 3.5. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Wayside School Gets A Little Stranger?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Wayside School Gets A Little Stranger, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Wayside School Gets A Little Stranger 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.
Want your child to try the full quiz?
Just download the free app.
Scan a book cover
any book covers
Answer fun questions
with instant feedback
Watch reading grow
scores and streaks
ReadBuddy.ai
