THE GREAT BIG BUG BOOK – Comprehension Questions

By Rozanne Williams

1988 Creative Teaching Press, Cypress CA

Who might be speaking the words of this poem?

What makes you think that?

To whom are they speaking?

Are there any clues in the words of the poem that caused you to think that or draw that conclusion?

Please show us those words in the text, or read them to us.

Please show us those words in the text, or read them to us.

Show us or read to us your proof, the clues you noticed in the text.

What is the Title of this poem or book?

What is the topic of this poem?

Noting Details:

Choose one of the bugs from the poem and tell us everything you remember about how it looked and what it did in the poem.

Then reread that stanza together aloud to see if any details were left unmentioned. Allow the student who answered initially to amend their answer, thus, letting them experience the value of rereading for details.

Extension into partner or small group discussion or writing and illustrating:

If you could choose to be one of these insects, which one would you choose? What are your reasons for your choice?