Read one section at a time, then discuss the questions to review understanding. These questions are a starting place for conversation, not a complete test of the chapter.
Chapter 1
Comprehension questions
Why was Junie B. so anxious to have Show and Tell?
Page 2 — So she could tell her class where she was going on vacation
2
Describe Junie B.’s behavior during this chapter.
Page 5 — Excited, rambunctious
5
Find a simile at the end of the chapter?
Page 8 — Time is as slow as a turtle
8
Chapter 2
Comprehension questions
Where is Junie B. going on vacation?
Page 10 — Hawaii
10
What did Mr. Scary give Junie B. as an assignment to do on her vacation?
Page 21 — To take pictures and write captions of what they’re about, and to write in her first-grade journal everyday
21
What makes Junie B. nervous about going to Hawaii?
Page 25 — Volcanoes
25
Chapter 3
Comprehension questions
Who was Junie B.’s new friend in this chapter?
Page 28 — Hula Barbie; Delores
28
Who was fighting in Junie B.’s backpack?
Page 30 — Her stuffed elephant, Philip Johnny Bob and her Barbie, Delores
30
Why didn’t airport security have a sense of humor?
Page 35 — They are in charge of everyone’s safety
35
Chapter 4
Comprehension questions
Who was sitting in front of and behind Junie B. on the plane?
Page 38 — Two grouchy women
38
Why did Junie B. yell after the plane took off?
Page 48 — The engines were so loud she couldn’t hear herself talk
48
Why did the two women jump into Junie B.’s picture?
Page 52 — Because she had said she didn’t want them in the picture, and they heard her
52
Chapter 5
Comprehension questions
What time of day did Junie B. and her parents get to Hawaii?
Page 57 — At Night
57
What was wrong with the parrot swimming ring?
Page 64 — It was too tight
64
Why isn’t Junie B. happy in her picture at the end of the chapter?
Page 68 — Two boys made for of her for having a flat swimming ring
68
Chapter 6
Comprehension questions
Why did Junie B.’s family go to Hawaii?
Page 73 — Her dad had a job interview
73
What did Junie B. get to do in this chapter?
Page 74 — Go snorkeling
74
Why were Junie B.’s parents upset when she swam to shore?
Page 82 — She left them and swam alone in the ocean
82
Chapter 7
Comprehension questions
Why was Junie B. so rude and impatient in this chapter?
Page 92 — She wanted something fun and exciting for her photo journal and she instead was on a bus with older people going on a nature hike
92
Why did Mother encourage Junie B. to change her attitude?
Page 93 — She’ll have more fun
93
What did Mother do that helped Junie B. change her attitude?
Page 96 — Put a beautiful flower in her hair and pulled out a mirror
96
Chapter 8
Comprehension questions
What got stuck in Junie B.’s hair?
Page 102 — A bird
102
Why did it land on Junie B.’s head?
Page 99 — it was attracted to the flowers in Junie B.’s hair
99
How did the bird become unstuck?
Page 107 — Don gently caught it and untangled its feet
107
Chapter 9
Comprehension questions
How did the swimming ring finally come off?
Page 114 — She took a bubble bath and it slipped off
114
How did Junie B. feel about her photo journal?
Page 118 — She was happy with it and realized it did tell a story
118
How did Junie B. feel about her trip to Hawaii?
Page 119 — She had the time of her life
119
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