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When the magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie back in time, they land in the tallest tree in Yosemite, California where they join nature conservationist, John Muir, and US President Teddy Roosevelt on a historic trip through the woods.
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
Where’s the setting for this story?
Page 7 — Yosemite, a National park in California
7
Chapter 2
Comprehension questions
How did Jack and Annie learn their pencils were magic?
Page 17 — They had to start using them
17
Chapter 3
Comprehension questions
Did Jack and Annie follow Jack’s instructions when they ran into the bear? Explain.
Page 25 — No, they ran away from it and Jack read people shouldn’t run from bears
25
Chapter 4
Comprehension questions
Summarize this chapter.
Page 29 — Jack and Annie meet some travelers in the forest and were invited to join them for the night
29
Is it smart for Jack and Annie to join them? Why, or why not?
Page 35 — Yes, it’ll keep them safe
35
Chapter 5
Comprehension questions
Do you know who Teddy is?
Listen to your child’s answer
How did Teddy help Jack?
Page 41 — Helped him feel like he could ride the mule
41
Chapter 6
Comprehension questions
What helped Jack enjoy his experience?
Page 52 — Forgetting about himself
52
Chapter 7
Comprehension questions
Why was Annie upset and what helped her feel better?
Page 59 — Finding out the oldest tree in the world was cut down; Jack took her up to the cliffs edge and looked at the stars
59
Chapter 8
Comprehension questions
Who is Teddy?
Page 69 — Theodore Roosevelt, the President of the United States
69
Why did he go on an adventure in the Yosemite wilderness?
Page 71 — To see the value in making it a National Park
71
Chapter 9
Comprehension questions
Explain John’s attitude of being in the wilderness.
Page 78 — He loves it more than being inside
78
Chapter 10
Comprehension questions
What did Jack and Annie learn about drawing?
Page 90 — Helped them understand what they drew
90
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