Kindergarten reading comprehension

Example

The cat sat on the mat. Then it saw a mouse and ran away. What did the cat see?

1. The answer is stated directly in the text.
2. So the answer is: a mouse

Answer: a mouse

Example

First, the hen sat on her eggs. Next, the eggs began to crack. Last, out came three chicks. What happened FIRST?

1. Time words like first, next and last tell us the order.
2. So the answer is: the hen sat on her eggs

Answer: the hen sat on her eggs

Example

Penguins live where it is very cold. They cannot fly, but they swim well. Is this from a storybook or an information book?

1. Storybooks tell made-up stories. Information books teach true facts.
2. These are true facts about penguins.
3. So the answer is: an information book

Answer: an information book

Example

The Big Green Bus Written by Omar Ali Illustrated by Kate Brown What is the title of the book?

1. Title: The Big Green Bus. Author: Omar Ali. Illustrator: Kate Brown.
2. So the answer is: The Big Green Bus

Answer: The Big Green Bus