Mrs. Dole is Out of Control!

by Dan Gutman

Grades 2-3; Genre - Comedy & Humor; GRL O; AR pts. 1.0

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. 

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

1. Describe A.J. His first name is Arlo; his friends are Ryan, Michael and Neil; he doesn’t like school or being called by his first name p.1

Chapter 2

1. Why was Ryan embarrassed that his mom came into the class? She told everyone in the class about when he was a baby p.13

Chapter 3

1. 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? If so, give a quick summary of it p.21

Chapter 4

1. Why does Ryan’s mom break out crying whenever she visits his class? He is growing up fast and moving on to the third-grade p.30
2. Do your parents or guardians feel the same way? Discuss with your child

Chapter 5

1. Do you agree that Andrea should be worried about Mrs. Daisy? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer p.41

Chapter 6

1. Why was everyone celebrating during this chapter? It was the last day of school for the year p.49

Chapter 7

1. What does it mean when someone goes overboard? Does too much and is extreme p.58
2. How did Mrs. Dole go overboard? For graduation, she put together a big stage, had farm animals, eternal flame; President Bill Clinton spoke p.55

Chapter 8

1. Summarize this chapter. 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 p.63

Chapter 9

1. How did Mrs. Dole go out of control in this chapter? She rented doves, fireworks, and a Blue Angels flyover for the graduation p.76

Chapter 10

1. Why was Andrea’s mom upset with Mrs. Dole? 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 p.89

Chapter 11

1. Why was Mrs. Daisy getting fat, fainting and going to the doctor? She’s going to have a baby! P.97

Chapter 12

1. What word should A.J. have used instead of antique when describing Hydrant? Unique p.100
2. What did you like about this story? Listen to your child’s answer