CHAPTER 2 Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

In this video, I read chapter 2 of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland out loud. This book was written by Lewis Carroll. The version in this video is Illustrated by Fran Parreño and belongs to a collection of Usborne Illustrated Originals.

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I am a college student studying elementary education who plans to teach beginning in 2022. As someone who feels reading out loud to children is very important and beneficial to cognitive development, I came up with the idea to read my favorite classic tales out loud.

Chapter 2 The Pool of Tears
After the chapter, ask your kids these questions for comprehension! I provided the multiple choice options for younger kids and I would recommend asking the questions to your older readers without the multiple choice options. (Questions Provided by Sparknotes)

1. After finishing the cake marked EAT ME, what height does Alice grow to?
a. Three inches b. Two feet c. Four feet d. Nine feet

2. After Alice finishes the EAT ME cake, the white rabbit appears, muttering to himself about an appointment with whom?
a. The King of Hearts b. The Queen of Hearts c. The Duchess d. The Dormouse

3. What does the white rabbit leave behind, which Alice uses to shrink herself enough to fit through the garden door?
a. A pocket watch b. A shrinking potion c. A fan d. A cake

4. What language does Alice attempt to speak to the mouse after he fails to understand her first plea for help?
a. Spanish b. Latin c. Dutch d. French

5. Who does Alice encounter in the pool of her tears, and accidentally offend by talking about cats and dogs?
a. The Mouse b. The Dodo c. The Lory d. The Eaglet