Reading Activities

Have your child use a combination of pictures and words to answer one of these questions. Choose a book from the VLE bookroom or a book from home. Make sure to write the title of the book.

• Write a new ending to the story.
• Draw the main character and setting.
• If you added a new character how would the story change?
• Draw your favourite part of the story and explain why you like it in writing.
• If there is a part of the book you did not enjoy explain why in writing.
• What is the title of the story? Can you think of another title?
• What is the story about?
• Could this story really happen? Why or why not?
• Is this story real or make believe? How do you know?
• Is this story full of facts? If so, tell me two facts that you learned.
• Where is the setting of the story? (Where does the story take place)
• What time of day does the story take place?
• Who are the characters in the story?
• Is there a problem in the story? If so, what is the problem?

• What is the solution to the problem in the story? Can you think of another solution?
• How do you think your solution will change the ending?
• What happens at the beginning, middle, and end of the story?
• Did you like the story? Why or why not?
• Can you think of a different ending for the story?
• What would you do if you were in the story?
• Would you recommend this story to a friend? Why or why not?