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The out-of-control crazed PTA president is turning second-grade graduation into a bigger affair than a presidential inauguration. By the time the ceremony is over, it will be time to graduate from next year's class.
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
Describe A.J.
Page 1 — His first name is Arlo; his friends are Ryan, Michael and Neil; he doesn’t like school or being called by his first name
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Chapter 2
Comprehension questions
Why was Ryan embarrassed that his mom came into the class?
Page 13 — She told everyone in the class about when he was a baby
13
Chapter 3
Comprehension questions
As the second graders were reminiscing about what happened that year, they listed the name of some of the books in the My Weird School series. Have you read one of those books?
Page 21 — If so, give a quick summary of it
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Chapter 4
Comprehension questions
Why does Ryan’s mom break out crying whenever she visits his class?
Page 30 — He is growing up fast and moving on to the third-grade
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Do your parents or guardians feel the same way?
Discuss with your child
Chapter 5
Comprehension questions
Do you agree that Andrea should be worried about Mrs. Daisy? Why, or why not?
Page 41 — Listen to your child’s answer
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Chapter 6
Comprehension questions
Why was everyone celebrating during this chapter?
Page 49 — It was the last day of school for the year
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Chapter 7
Comprehension questions
What does it mean when someone goes overboard?
Page 58 — Does too much and is extreme
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How did Mrs. Dole go overboard?
Page 55 — For graduation, she put together a big stage, had farm animals, eternal flame; President Bill Clinton spoke
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Chapter 8
Comprehension questions
Summarize this chapter.
Page 63 — The president spoke then a helicopter came and two men ran out and danced around; Mr. Hynde, the music teacher ran up to the stage
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Chapter 9
Comprehension questions
How did Mrs. Dole go out of control in this chapter?
Page 76 — She rented doves, fireworks, and a Blue Angels flyover for the graduation
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Chapter 10
Comprehension questions
Why was Andrea’s mom upset with Mrs. Dole?
Page 89 — She didn’t agree with the graduation and thinks Mrs. Dole went overboard. She’s mad that the fire started and animals got out. They weren’t necessary for the graduation
89
Chapter 11
Comprehension questions
Why was Mrs. Daisy getting fat, fainting and going to the doctor?
Page 97 — She’s going to have a baby!
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Chapter 12
Comprehension questions
What word should A.J. have used instead of antique when describing Hydrant?
Page 100 — Unique
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What did you like about this story?
Listen to your child’s answer
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