Where the Wild Things Are Reading Comprehension Questions
by Maurice Sendak (1963) · 42 pages
Book Summary
This is an inspired children's book about a boy's passage through tempestuous aspects of life. Max, a naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things, where he becomes their king.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 7 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Where the Wild Things Are.
1.Why was Max sent to his room without supper at the beginning of the story?
2.What grew in Max's room after he was sent to bed?
3.How did Max travel to the land where the Wild Things are?
4.What 'magic trick' did Max use to tame the Wild Things?
5.What did the Wild Things do after Max tamed them?
6.Why did Max decide to leave the land of the Wild Things?
7.What did Max find waiting for him when he returned to his room?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Where the Wild Things Are to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Where the Wild Things Are with children.
What was your favorite part of Where the Wild Things Are? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Where the Wild Things Are, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Where the Wild Things Are make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Where the Wild Things Are to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Maurice Sendak wanted young readers to learn from this story?
Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Where the Wild Things Are?
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak is recommended for Kindergarten through 1st grade readers with an AR level of 3.4. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Where the Wild Things Are?
ReadBuddy provides 7 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Where the Wild Things Are, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help Kindergarten students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Where the Wild Things Are 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. ReadBuddy's AI-powered platform can generate additional personalized questions.