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The Monster in the Backpack
by Lisa Moser · Grade 2 · AR 2.5
The Monster in the Backpack
Reading Comprehension Questions
by Lisa Moser · 2006 · 48 pages
- AR level
- 2.5
- Lexile (approx.)
- 420–650L
- For grades
- 1–3
- Questions
- 6
6 curated questions
The Monster in the Backpack tells the humorous story of a young girl named Annie who discovers a mischievous monster inside her brand-new, flowered backpack. Initially, both Annie and the monster are shocked by the unexpected encounter. The monster proceeds to cause a series of comical disruptions during Annie's school day, including eating her lunch, putting gum in her boot, and even turning her homework into confetti for an 'Annie is great' parade. Despite the initial annoyance caused by the monster's antics, Annie's feelings gradually shift to affection, leading to an unexpected and charming friendship between the girl and her disarming, playful backpack inhabitant.
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What reading level is The Monster in the Backpack?
The Monster in the Backpack by Lisa Moser has an AR (ATOS) book level of 2.5, roughly Lexile 420–650L. ReadBuddy recommends it for grades 1–3 readers; the AR level describes the text, the grade range describes who the book is for, and the two can differ (picture books often read above their audience). The 6 comprehension questions below are written for that range.
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