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Junie B. has hurt her big piggy toe and can't play in the kickball tournament. So, now what? Maybe she could be in Sheldon's halftime show. Then all eyes would be on her. And she would be the star. What could possibly go wrong?
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. practicing her kick?
Page 3 — To prepare for the kickball tournament
3
How does wearing sandals help Junie B.’s toe?
Page 8 — It doesn’t swish her toes like shoes do
8
Chapter 2
Comprehension questions
What remedy helps sore toes?
Page 14 — Applying ice
14
How did the nurse misunderstand Junie B. when she “kicked a cow”?
Page 14 — The nurse thought she really kicked a cow not realizing the cow was painted on the watering can
14
Chapter 3
Comprehension questions
Have you ever had a bruised toenail? Tell me about it.
Page 23 — Listen to your child’s answer
23
What did Junie B.’s mother do to help protect her toe?
Page 26 — Cut a hole in her old sneakers above the toe
26
Chapter 4
Comprehension questions
How did Junie B. feel about participating in the kickball half time show?
Page 39 — She wasn’t happy
39
Chapter 5
Comprehension questions
What does the phrase, “when life hands you lemons, you have to learn to make lemonade,” mean?
Page 44 — When disappointments happen to us, we need to look at the bright side and find the positives
44
What did Junie B. decide to do during the kickball game?
Page 48 — Juggle lemons for the half time show
48
Chapter 6
Comprehension questions
Why was Junie B. frustrated at the beginning of this chapter?
Page 50 — She was having a difficult time leaning to juggle
50
Do you agree that Junie B. should have told the truth? Why or why not?
Page 54 — Listen to your child’s answers
54
Chapter 7
Comprehension questions
Summarize what happened in this chapter.
Page 56 — Mr. Scary helped Junie B. and Sheldon practice for the half time show
56
Chapter 8
Comprehension questions
Why did Sheldon’s face look the color of paste?
Page 73 — He was nervous to do the half time show
73
Describe what happened when Junie B. started tapping the wood block and marched onto the field?
Page 76 — Sheldon dropped his cymbals and ran away
76
Chapter 9
Comprehension questions
What helped Junie B. try to juggle?
Page 82 — Students had thrown food at her, and she was going to throw it back at them, but decided to try and juggle
82
Have you ever had people laugh at you when you were trying to perform?
Page 80 — Listen to your child’s answer
80
What sound did Junie B. enjoy hearing?
Page 83 — Clapping
83
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