Story Questions

This early literacy worksheet is designed for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten students to strengthen comprehension and sentence-writing skills using the familiar story Goodnight Moon. Students answer eight who, what, and where questions in complete sentences, focusing on key story details such as who whispers “hush,” what color the balloon is, and which objects the bunny says goodnight to. A bonus question invites inferential thinking by asking students to explain why the story takes place in a bedroom.

Learning Goals

• Reading Comprehension (Early Childhood) – Recall and identify important details from the text
• WH-Question Skills – Respond accurately to who, what, and where prompts
• Early Writing Development – Practice writing complete, clear sentences
• Critical Thinking – Make a simple inference about setting and purpose

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Aligned with early literacy and comprehension standards
• Structured Question Format – Supports confidence and success for emerging readers
• Attention to Detail – Encourages careful rereading and listening to text details
• Built-In Challenge – Bonus inference question extends thinking beyond recall
• Flexible Use – Ideal for read-aloud follow-ups, literacy centers, assessments, or homeschool lessons
• Low Prep – Simple print-and-go worksheet with clear, child-friendly prompts

This printable comprehension worksheet helps young learners practice answering questions in complete sentences while reinforcing understanding of Goodnight Moon. By combining literal recall with a gentle inference task, students strengthen attention, writing skills, and early critical thinking. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this activity provides a clear and supportive way to build foundational comprehension skills with a beloved bedtime story.

This worksheet is part of our Goodnight Moon Worksheets collection.