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Comprehension Questions – Junie B., First Grader: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May)

Junie B., First Grader: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May)

by Barbara Park

Grades 1-5; Genre - Fiction; GRL M; AR pts. 1

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What happened to May’s sweater? Junie B. pulled on it and the sleeve stretched to the floor p.6
  2. What would the girls not be able to do if they had another fight? Sing in the Holiday Sing Along p.12
  3. How did Junie B. shake hands with May? She picked up her sleeve and shook it p.13

Chapter 2

  1. What was in the dusty box? Elf clothes p.17
  2. What song was Junie B., class going to lead? Jingle Bells p.21
  3. Why didn’t May tell on Junie B. when she sang the wrong words? She wanted to sing in the sing along p.23

Chapter 3

  1. Who did Junie B. sit by during the sing along? May p.25
  2. Why was May upset with Junie B.’s version of Jingle Bells? The chorus was about her p.29
  3. What did Mr. Scary decide to do since there wasn’t time to send the girls to the principal’s office? Write a note to their parents p.31

Chapter 4

  1. Why does Junie B. dislike sitting in the last seat in the last row? She gets last picks since Mr. Scary begins in the front of the classroom p.37
  2. Why did Junie B. choose for Secret Santa? May p.39
  3. What could be a positive outcome for Junie B. choosing May? Listen to your child’s answer p.

Chapter 5

  1. What did Mr. Scary say to Junie B. to encourage her? Told her it was the season of goodwill and that she’ll feel good inside for giving to May p.42
  2. Why were the kids excited to go the Holiday Gift Shop? They could preview gifts they wanted to get for their families and Secret Santa p.43
  3. What did Roger continue to ask Ellen Elf about? The money her child stole from him p.44

Chapter 6

  1. List three things Junie B. wanted to buy at the Gift Shop? Crayons, Squeeze a Burp, tattoos, glow in the dark barrettes p.49
  2. Why did May tell Junie B. that she shouldn’t buy any gifts? The gifts should be for her family and Secret Santa p.50

Chapter 7

  1. Why did Junie B.’s grandpa laugh when she said, “Do the math”? he thought she was being cute and funny p.62
  2. Why did Junie B. ask her grandpa for money? So she could buy the Squeeze a Burp p.64
  3. Why was Junie B. sad when she realized she needed to get a gift for May? She didn’t have enough money p.68

Chapter 8

  1. Why was Junie B. stressed out at the beginning of this chapter? Her parents told her they wouldn’t give her more money p.70
  2. Why didn’t May give Junie B. money? Her father said to save the money for an emergency and to not let friends borrow money p.74
  3. How is Room One going to hand out their Secret Santa gifts? They decorated their own sacks, Mr. Scary will arrange them all on the back table, and after the gift shop the kids will put them in p.79
  4. What did Junie B. want to give May for the gift? Coal p.80

Chapter 9

  1. Why did Junie B. hide her money in her shoe? So it wouldn’t get stolen p.86
  2. Why was May so happy? She was excited for Secret Santa day and wasn’t going to let Junie B. ruin it p.89
  3. Why was Junie B. being so secretive when it was time to put the gifts in the bags? She didn’t want May to see her put her baggie of coal into her gift bag from her backpack p.95

Chapter 10

  1. Why was May so excited to do the Secret Santa? She felt like she had a best friend p.98
  2. Why was she excited about that? Because she didn’t have a best friend p.99
  3. What gift do you think Junie B. gave to May? Listen to your child’s answer p.103

Chapter 11

  1. How did May respond when she looked into her bag? She got teary and showed Mr. Scary p.108
  2. List two things May did to show Junie B. she was a friend. Let Junie B. use the Squeeze a Burp and called her Junie B. p115
  3. Why was Junie B. happy at the end of the book? She had been a good friend to May p.117

Comprehension Questions – Junie B., First Grader: BOO…and I MEAN IT!

Junie B., First Grader: BOO...and I MEAN IT!

by Barbara Park

Grade 1-5; Genre - Fiction; GRL M; AR pts.1

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What is Junie B. scared of? Halloween p.2
  2. Why is she scared of Halloween? Paulie Allen Puffer told her 5 secrets about Halloween and if she told someone those secrets or a witch will turn her head into a wart. p.3
  3. Why did Mr. Scary give May a note? To tell her parents she had tattled P.9

Chapter 2

  1. Who did Junie B. tell the secrets to? Philip Johnny Bob p.22
  2. Why did Junie B. suggest that her grandma stay inside on Halloween? Bats like fluffy hair p.19
  3. Why did Junie B. want to take a nap? So she wouldn’t have to go to the Halloween store p.21

Chapter 3

  1. What did Junie B. decide to be for Halloween? Squirty the Clown p.32
  2. Why did she decide to be Squirty the Clown? To scare the witch and other things she was scared of p.30
  3. How was Junie B. feeling about Halloween at the end of the chapter? She was feeling happy p.35

Chapter 4

  1. Why didn’t Junie B. want to go in the store? She was scared p.37
  2. Did Junie B. find a Squirty costume? No p.42
  3. What costume was Junie B.’s mom going to choose for her? Little Bo Peep p.45

Chapter 5

  1. What helped Junie B. look like Squirty the Clown? Clothes, make-up, red nose p.51
  2. Why was Junie B. sad she didn’t have a seltzer bottle? She wanted one to spray and scare off monsters p.53
  3. Why did Junie B. call herself Screamy? She could scream to scare people p.56

Chapter 6

  1. Why did the fisherman drop an apple down Junie B.’s pants? Because she said “trick or fruit” p.60
  2. What did Mrs. Morty give Ollie? Rice crispy treat p.62
  3. How can saying thank you be a fib? If you don’t like what you are receiving p.63

Chapter 7

  1. What did the Cinderella and Fairy Godmother tell Junie B.? that she wasn’t scary p.67
  2. Why did Junie B. hide behind a bush? She thought she wasn’t scary and a skeleton and witch came by p.69
  3. How do you know they weren’t scary? They were kids dressed up p.71

Chapter 8

  1. How did Junie B. feel once trick or treating was over? Relieved p.74
  2. How did she feed Philip the peanut? She taped the peanut to his trunk p.77
  3. Why didn’t Junie B. clean off her face before going to bed? She was too tired p.78

Chapter 9

  1. Why did Junie B.’s dad yell when he went into Junie B.’s room? She was wearing still wearing her clown make-up p.82
  2. What made Junie B.’s make-up smudgy? She tried to wipe it off with a tissue p.83
  3. How did Junie B. end up with 100% candy? Her parents ate the healthy snacks p.84

Comprehension Questions – Junie B., First Grader Shipwrecked

Junie B., First Grader Shipwrecked

by Barbara Park

Grades 1-5; Genre - Fiction; GRL M; AR pts. 1.0

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What happened in Junie B.’s class that morning? Someone threw up p.3
  2. What did the custodian use to clean it up? A powder named vomit absorbent p.7
  3. Why did Junie B. and her classmates hold their noses all morning? They didn’t want to breathe in the germs from the throw up p.9

Chapter 2

  1. Why did Herb finally let go of his nose? He couldn’t taste his food p.14
  2. Why did Junie B. blow her nose air on May? To get rid of the germs in her nose p.14
  3. How did the children feel when they went out to recess? Happy they didn’t have to plug their noses p.16

Chapter 3

  1. Who came to Junie B.’s class and taught them about germs? Mrs. Weller the nurse p.19
  2. What are the four rules she taught the children? 1. Do not share straws, glasses, forks or spoons; 2. Do not share food or drinks; 3. Keep your hands away from your mouth, eyes, and nose; 4. Wash your hands often with soap and water p.24
  3. What are the children going to do for Parents’ Night? Put on a play about Christopher Columbus p.29

Chapter 4

  1. What did Junie B.’s mom say that helped her realize the play could be fun? That Junie B. could be a star p.33
  2. Why was Junie B. so anxious to look up facts on Christopher Columbus? So she could choose the part she wanted in the play p.34
  3. How many facts did Junie B. find and write down? 18 p.36

Chapter 5

  1. Why was Mr. Scary frustrated at the beginning of the chapter? So many children were sick p.39
  2. Who had the most facts about Christopher Columbus? Junie B. & Jose p.46
  3. Who did Junie B. tell her secret to? Everyone in her class p.49

Chapter 6

  1. Who wanted to be Christopher Columbus? Jose p.51
  2. What part is Junie B. going to play? The Pinta p.51
  3. Why was May excited to play the Santa Maria? That’s the ship Christopher Columbus sailed in p.55

Chapter 7

  1. What did the children get to do in this chapter? Make their costumes for the play p.57
  2. What helped Lucille feel better about being the queen? She got to use glitter to make her crown p.61

Chapter 8

  1. Summarize what Junie B.’s class did in this chapter? Practiced the play p.65
  2. What names did the sailors have? Sinbad, Captain Hook, Popeye p.68
  3. Why did Mr. Scary tell Junie B. and May to sit down? They were fighting p.71

Chapter 9

  1. How did the three ships crash during the play? Junie B. accidentally hit May’s ship with hers when she noticed May getting in front of her. May then hit Junie B.’s and they hit Sheldon p.79
  2. Why was Sheldon in a rush to get out of the auditorium? Roger sneezed on him and he was worried about getting sick p.82
  3. Why was Junie B. upset that they crashed? Now Christopher Columbus wouldn’t get to America p.83

Chapter 10

  1. How did Jose save the show? He swam to America p.85
  2. What did Junie B. write to the other kids in Room One? An apology for ruining the play p.86

Comprehension Questions – The Littles Give a Party

The Littles Give a Party

By John Peterson

Comprehension Questions (by Steve)

Grades 2-5; Genre - Fiction; GRL M; AR pts: 1.0

Chapter 1

  1. Why wasn’t Granny paying attention? She was sad. Pg 5.
  2. What did Tom think would cheer Granny up?  Some rice pudding with raisins. Pg. 9.
  3. What did Tom get distracted by? Peanut butter. Pg. 12.

Chapter 2

  1. What was Tom worried would happen in the jar? He’d suffocate. Pg. 13.
  2. Why was Tom able to get out by the spoon unseen? Henry was sneaking a bite. Pg. 14.
  3. Did Granny eat the desert? No, she said she wasn’t hungry. Pg. 19.

Chapter 3

  1. Why did Mrs. Little say Granny was depressed? It was her 80th birthday. Pg. 22.
  2. How did they decide to make Granny happy? A surprise birthday on July 4th. Pg. 25.

Chapter 4

  1. What is twelve noon for the little people?  Mirror Message Time. Pg. 27.
  2. How did Tom learn Morse code? Henry Bigg’s Boy Scout Manual. Pg. 28.

Chapter 5

  1. Why did Tom and Lucy want the cereal box? For the cut-out costumes. Pg. 32.
  2. What play were they going to perform? Little Red Riding Hood.  Pg.  34.

Chapter 6

  1. What was the bad news about the party? The old people did not want to travel. Pg. 35.
  2. How did they solve the problem? Cousin Dinky would fly them. Pg. 37.
  3. What did Granny think of Dinky? He was super. Pg. 38.

Chapter 7

  1. What were they going to use for a pool? The rain gutter. Pg. 42.
  2. What scared away the bumblebee? Dinky’s glider. Pg. 45.
  3. What did Dinky name his new glider? The Nick of Time. Pg. 46.

Chapter 8

  1. What did Baby Betsy say for food? Goo goo. Pg. 49.
  2. What is the problem with a glider? The wind dies down. Pg. 51.
  3. What was a solution to the glider problems? Henry’s model plane. Pg. 52.

Chapter 9

  1. Why didn’t the Biggs finish the cereal? They ate eggs instead. Pg. 55.
  2. How did Tom and Lucy plan to make them eat cereal? They would hide the eggs. Pg. 60.

Chapter 10

  1. Why was Mr. Bigg going to get traps? There was some egg-stealing animal. Pg. 63.
  2. What did Henry think the buried eggs meant? The chickens were not dumb. Pg. 64.

Chapter 11

  1. What repair work did the Littles do? The pipes and electric wires in the walls. Pg. 67.
  2. What did Mr. Little make from a piece of screen and cap? A grill. Pg. 69.
  3. What did Dinky and Della make to lift the plane? A block and tackle. Pg. 70.

Chapter 12

  1. What did one jerk on the string mean? At the window. Pg. 71.
  2. What did two jerks on the string mean? Pull it up. Pg. 71.
  3. Why was the plane so light? There wasn’t any; Henry had moved it Pg. 74.

Chapter 13

  1. What did they place under the wheels to hold the plane? Two dominoes. Pg. 76.
  2. How did they avoid Henry hearing the plane? Tom put a cotton ball in his ear. Pg.77.
  3. What happened so Dinky could fly the plane out? Henry went to the bathroom. Pg. 78.

Chapter 14

  1. Where was the party? On the porch roof under the Catalpa tree. Pg. 82.
  2. What got Granny to the roof? Dinky promised a ride in his glider. Pg. 83.
  3. When was Dinky going to stop doing adventurous thing? He wasn’t Pg. 84.

Chapter 15

  1. Who came to Granny’s party? Her friends and relatives. Pg. 87.
  2. How did Zelda come to the party? Granny flew with Dinky to get her. Pg. 89.

Chapter 16

  1. What were the tablecloths made from? Henry’s bandanas. Pg. 91
  2. What did Mr. Bigg think when the pool water landed on him? It was raining. Pg. 95.
  3. How did the party end? A song from Dinky. Pg. 96.

Comprehension Questions – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

by Barbara Robinson

Grades 4-6; Genre - Fiction; GRL M; AR pts: 2.0

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. How does the author describe the Herdmans? the worst kids in the history of the world p.2
  2. How did the Herdmans burn down the toolshed? Leroy Herdman stole a chemistry set and they were trying it out p.3
  3. Why did Imogene write down everyone’s weight? So she could blackmail them p.14
  4. Why is Gladys the meanest Herdman? Each Herdman child taught the one younger than them everything they knew and Gladys was the youngest p.19

Chapter 2

  1. How does the author’s family feel about the Christmas Pageant? They don’t like it; it’s the same every year p.20
  2. Why did the author’s mother get put in charge of the Christmas Pageant? The woman who usually did it, Mrs. Armstrong, broke her leg p.23
  3. What did Charlie say that made the Herdmans want to attend Sunday School? That he can get all the dessert he wants there p.29
  4. How did Imogene act when told the pageant was about Jesus Christ? Uninterested p.33

Chapter 3

  1. Who volunteered to act in all the important roles of the pageant? All the Herdman kids p.41
  2. How was everyone feeling about the Herdmans taking over the pageant? They didn’t like it p.47
  3. Who motivated Mother to make this the best Christmas Pageant ever? Mrs. Armstrong p.51
  4. What did the minister say to those who complained to him? That Jesus said “suffer the little children to come unto me” and Jesus meant all the little children including the Herdmans p.51

Chapter 4

  1. Why hadn’t the Herdmans heard of the Christmas story before? They hadn’t ever been to church and their parents hadn’t taught them p.55
  2. How did the Herdmans react when Mother was telling them the story? They were interested and shocked p.57
  3. How did the kids feel about King Herod? They were really interested in him p.66

Chapter 5

  1. How did the Herdmans learn about King Herod? They went to the library p.71
  2. Name two things the Herdmans have done that have made Alice upset? Drank the communion wine, stole crayons from the Sunday School cupboards, stole pennies out of the Happy Birthday bank, and smoked cigars in the bathroom p.74
  3. Why was it difficult to get a baby for the pageant? No one wanted Imogene, who was playing Mary, to touch their babies p.79

Chapter 6

  1. Who pierced Imogene’s ears? Gladys p.85
  2. Why was the fire department called? Someone saw smoke in the bathroom when Imogene was smoking p.89
  3. Why was Reverend Hopkins worried no one would come see the pageant? Because of the Herdmans were in it and they always caused trouble p.93

Chapter 7

  1. What did the Herdmans bring for their gift to the baby Jesus? Their ham p.100
  2. Why did Imogene cry during the song Silent Night? She felt the spirit of birth of the Savior p.104
  3. What made this pageant the best one? The Herdmans p.104
  4. Why didn’t the Herdmans take back the ham? It was their true sacrifice to the baby Jesus p.106

Comprehension Questions – Calendar Mysteries New Year’s Eve Thieves

New Year's Eve Thieves

by Ron Roy

Grades 1-4; Genre - Fiction; GRL M; AR pts: 1.0

Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy are looking forward to a New Year's Eve party. But someone is leaving clues that there might be more to this celebration than confetti and noisemakers. The year ends with a surprise in this exciting conclusion to the Calendar Mysteries series.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Why did the kids want to buy Socks a toy? So he could have something of his own to play with p.2
  2. What happened to Mrs. Wong’s house while she was on vacation? It was burglarized p.4
  3. Why is Lucy sad? It’s her birthday the next day on January 1st and her parents are going to miss it p.9

Chapter 2

  1. What were the man and woman wearing that was suspicious? A ski mask and red bandana and cowboy hat p.12
  2. What did the man and woman do while inside Ellie’s diner? Get hot tea to go p.19
  3. Why do you think the man and woman took pictures of the shops as they walked by? Listen to your child’s answers p.20

Chapter 3

  1. What did the kids think was on the note the woman dropped? A burglar code p.24
  2. Why can’t the kids tell the police about the strange couple? Because they aren’t doing anything illegal or wrong p.28
  3. What did the thieves do while inside the elderly-housing building? Changed their disguises so they looked like elderly people p.29

Chapter 4

  1. What information did Mr. Linkletter give the kids about the couple? They’re from Florida and come up to Green Lawn every Christmas to visit his sister p.35
  2. What did the strange couple do in the elderly housing building? Giggled like children, asked for the back door, then left p.39
  3. Why did the kids think the couple was headed to their New Year’s Eve party? The code gave directions to their homes and the receptionist overheard the couple talking p.43

Chapter 5

  1. What was going on inside Brian and Bradley’s house? everyone was setting up for the party p.48
  2. How did the kids’ parents react when they found out the kids were following thieves around town? Upset p.50
  3. Who disappeared while the kids were playing Scrabble? The parents, older kids and Pal; everyone p.52

Chapter 6

  1. What did the kids see in the barn? A light moving around p.55
  2. What did the kids find outside the barn door? The ski mask the woman was wearing earlier p.58
  3. What do you think is in the tall present? Listen to your child’s answers p.63

Chapter 7

  1. Who surprised Lucy for her birthday? Her parents p.66
  2. Why did Lucy’s mom take pictures of the buildings around town? To make a scrapbook for Lucy p.69
  3. Why did Lucy’s parents disguise themselves and lead the kids around town? They wanted to have some fun with them p.70

Comprehension Questions – #16 Junie B. Jones Is Captain Field Day

Junie B. Jones Is Captain Field Day

by Barbara Park

Grades 1-2; Genre - Fiction; GRL M; AR pts 1.0

Afternoon kindergarten is having a field day, and Junie B. Jones is team captain! Only, here's the problem. Room Eight keeps on winning too many events. And so how will Room Nine ever become the kindergarten champions? As Captain Field Day, will Junie B. find a way to lead her team to victory? Or will it be up to someone else to save the day?

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Why is Junie B. so excited for Field Day? Her class gets to compete against room 8 (another kindergarten class) in races p.2
  2. Why did Junie B. call Grace? She wanted to make sure Grace was coming to Field Day; she was excited and wanted to talk to her p.4
  3. Find an idiom on page 6 that means bragging about yourself. Toot your own horn p.6

Chapter 2

  1. What were Junie B. and her friends doing to get ready for Field Day? Skipping around the room p.8
  2. How was a team captain chosen for Field Day? There were 16 blank slips of paper and one with captain written on it. The students all get to pick a paper and the one with the word captain written on it is the captain p.12
  3. Who gets to be the team captain? Junie B. p.15

Chapter 3

  1. How did Mrs. define what being a team captain was? She said that the captain supports the team and keeps them united p.18
  2. Why was Junie B. disappointed in Mrs.’ definition of a captain? She wanted to boss her team around and wear a superhero uniform p.17
  3. Why did Junie B.’s classmates groan when she told them to line up behind her since she was Captain Field Day? They didn’t want her bossing them around p.20

Chapter 4

  1. Define good sportsmanship? Good sportsmanship is when people who are playing or watching a sport treat each other with respect. This includes players, parents, coaches, and officials. p.25
  2. Why was it hard for Junie B. to show good sportsmanship and shake the other team captain’s hand? She didn’t like the other team captain p.25
  3. Who came to watch Junie B. for Field Day? Her parents and grandparents p.26

Chapter 5

  1. What did Grace whisper to Charlotte to persuade her to move from the front of the line? Please p.31
  2. Why didn’t William want to run? He doesn’t feel like he’s very fast p.33
  3. What did Junie B. lose during the race? Her shoe p.35

Chapter 6

  1. Why was Junie B.’s class upset with her? She made them lose the race by stopping and putting on her shoe p.38
  2. Why did Mrs. have to explain the purpose of Field Day to her class? They were all mad they lost the race p.39
  3. What was the next event Room 9 lost? The softball throw p.47

Chapter 7

  1. Why wasn’t Junie B. excited to do a cheer before the tug-of-war? Her team had lost all 3 events and she had lost her enthusiasm p.50
  2. Why did Room 9 want to give up? They had lost every event and were discouraged p.54
  3. Why was the class surprised when William stepped up to do the pull up competition? He was timid and all day he commented on not being able to compete very well p.57

Chapter 8

  1. How many pull ups did Frankie do and how many did William do? Frankie 7; William 11 p.59
  2. Why did Junie B. ask Mrs. to put her cape on William? He was their superhero p.63
  3. How was William able to do so many pull ups? He practiced at home everyday p.65

Comprehension Questions – #21 Junie B., First Grader: Cheater Pants

Junie B., First Grader: Cheater Pants

by Barbara Park

Grades 2-5; Genre - Fiction; GRL M; AR pts: 1.0

Junie B. Jones has all the answers when it comes to cheating. It's just plain wrong! But what about homework? That's not cheating, right? 'Cause homework isn't even a test! And speaking of tests, what if a friends shares an answer that you didn't even ask for? Sharing definitely isn't cheating...is it? Uh-oh. Maybe this cheating business is more complicated than Junie B. thought. Could she be a cheater pants and not even know it?

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Why didn’t Junie B. get her homework finished? She forgot to do it over the weekend and her dad wouldn’t let her stay up late to do it p.1
  2. Why did May go to the office? To take the attendance sheet p.5
  3. What did Junie B. do while May was gone? Copied May’s homework p.9

Chapter 2

  1. What was the assigned homework over the weekend? Each student had to write a fun thing they did over the weekend p.12
  2. What did Roger write about his weekend? He got a pizza with his dad, ate a whole anchovy and didn’t throw up until they were almost home p.17
  3. Why did Junie B. tuck her paper into her desk? She thought she didn’t need it since she could just tell what she did p.17

Chapter 3

  1. What was the problem with Junie B.’s turn when she said what she did over the weekend? She didn’t read it from her paper p.21
  2. Why did Mr. Scary want to see Junie B.’s paper? Because she was acting funny p.22
  3. What did Mr. Scary realize and what did he say to Junie B.? that she was cheating and that he was very disappointed in her p.24

Chapter 4

  1. Summarize what Mr. Scary talked to Junie B. about during recess. That she cheated and it’s a very serious thing p.30
  2. Why does Junie B. think cheating is in her blood? Her dad cheated at Old Maid and her grandpa cheated on his diet p.35
  3. Why did Mr. Scary give Junie B. a note to give to her parents? To let them know she had cheated p.37

Chapter 5

  1. Why did Junie B. hide in her room after giving the note to her parents? She was scared she’d get in big trouble p.41
  2. Why did Junie B.’s mom and dad also need to talk to her about cheating? It’s their responsibility as parents to teach and correct their kids p.44
  3. Did you think Junie B.’s parents handled the situation appropriately? Explain. Listen to your child’s answers p.45

Chapter 6

  1. Explain why Junie B. thinks Herbert is good for her. Even though she made a bad choice, he still likes her and helps her know not to do it again p.49
  2. Using the rules on page 55, write your own Cinquain. Help your child if needed p.55
  3. What did the four friends decide their Cinquain would be about? Friends or Pallies p.60

Chapter 7

  1. Use a word to describe Lucille and explain why you chose it.  Listen to your child’s answers p.63
  2. What was wrong with May’s poem? It didn’t follow the rules of the Cinquain p.65

Chapter 8

  1. What grade did Junie B. and her friends get on their poem? A+ p.68
  2. Why was Junie B. upset after recess? Her class was taking a spelling test and she didn’t study p.69
  3. Who helped Junie B. during the spelling test and why did Junie B. think it was ok? Herbert; he was only sharing the word p.74

Chapter 9

  1. Why didn’t Herbert sleep well the night of the test? He felt bad for cheating during the test p.80
  2. How does Junie B. know how Herbert feels? She’s also a cheater pants and feels bad too p.81
  3. What was Junie B.’s and Herbert’s consequence for cheating? They got zeros on their spelling tests and their parents were called; Junie B. got in trouble p.83
  4. Why does Mr. Scary trust Junie B. even though she cheated again? She told truth about it p.86

Comprehension Questions – #15 Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket

Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket

by Barbara Park

Grades 2-5; Genre - Fiction; GRL M; AR pts: 1.0

It's almost the end of the year, and Room Nine is taking a field trip to a farm! The whole class is very excited...except Junie B. Jones. 'Cause farms have scary ponies, that's why. And scary roosters, too. Will Junie B. find anything good at this place? Or will this turn out to be the "worstest" field trip ever?

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Why did Junie B. want the classroom number she was going to be in the next year? So her mom would know where to take her p.3
  2. Why did Junie B. feel sickish when her teacher told her she was going to be in first grade? She didn’t want to be with the other first graders since they’re bullies to her p.4
  3. Where were the children going on an end-of-the-year field trip? To a farm p.7

Chapter 2

  1. Why doesn’t Junie B. like farms? They’re dangerous because of the ponies p.10
  2. Why did Junie B.’s dad go to his room for a time-out? He was laughing at Junie B. instead of helping Junie B.’s mom explain that ponies don’t hurt people 11
  3. What was Junie B. more scared of than ponies? Roosters p.15

Chapter 3

  1. What animal did Lucille draw and was that a farm animal? A flamingo; no p.21
  2. What kind of farm was Paul hoping the class was going to? A catfish farm p.22
  3. What did Junie B. draw? A tree fallen on top of a rooster p.24

Chapter 4

  1. Why didn’t Junie B. want to buy clothes for the farm and learn how to use the camera her mom got her? She said she was going to get a fever the day of the field trip; she didn’t want to go on the field trip p.27
  2. Why did Junie B. still have to go to school when she said she had a fever? Her mom took her temperature and it was fine p.29
  3. According to Jim, why do farmers wear hats? To protect their heads from chickens pecking them and making them nubs p.34

Chapter 5

  1. What was Junie B. hoping would happen when she hid behind her backpack? That Mrs. wouldn’t see her, and she’d get to stay on the bus during the field trip p.38
  2. Who told Mrs. Junie B. was hiding on the bus? Jim p.40
  3. Why did Junie B. get shivers on her arms when she saw Farmer Flores wearing a hat? She knew he must be wearing the hat to protect his head from the roosters on his farm p.43

Chapter 6

  1. How did the farmer convince Junie B. to get off the bus? She became his helper and one of the jobs was to keep the other children in order p.45
  2. List three animals Junie B. saw at the farm? Have your child list two of the following: Cows, sheep, horses, ponies, pigs and goats p.49
  3. What did Junie B. throw away and why? Her camera since she was finished taking pictures and her mom said it was a throw away camera p.53

Chapter 7

  1. Where did Junie B. wait while the other children went into the henhouse? Outside the fence p.58
  2. What did Famer Flores give to Junie B.? a baby chick p.61
  3. What was Spike going to become? A rooster p.63

Chapter 8

  1. Why was Junie B. confused in this chapter? She liked Spike, but hated roosters and Spike was going to become a rooster p.64
  2. What convinced Junie B. that she didn’t need to be scared of roosters anymore? Farmer Flores took off his hat and she saw that his head wasn’t a nub p.65

Comprehension Questions – The Littles Have a Wedding

The Littles Have a Wedding

by John Peterson

Grades 2-5; Genre - Fiction; GRL M; AR pts: 1.0

Meet the Littles, a family like any other but with a few tiny differences! They live in the walls of the Bigg family house where they get everything they need. In return they make sure the Bigg house is always in good repair. When Dinky comes home from his latest adventure, he's not alone. Della came back with him and they're going to be married! But a tiny person wedding takes a huge amount of preparation. The Littles need to get everything ready and travel to a neighboring house by the next day. Will they be ready in time?

Comprehension Questions (by Steve)

Chapter 1

  1. What were the Littles pulling onto the roof? A pair of black binoculars.  Pg 6.
  2. Who were they looking for? Cousin Dinky. Pg. 8.
  3. What was the smoke from? The Fine’s house was on fire. Pg 11.
  4. What happened after the Fines were rescued? The glider caught on fire and crashed. Pg 14.

Chapter 2

  1. Why did Uncle Pete think Dinky didn’t have a girl friend? Too busy adventuring. Pg 17.
  2. What was the only thing wrong with the Fine’s apartment? Smelled of smoke. Pg21.
  3. How did Dinky tell the great news? By a song on his guitar. Pg. 23.
  4. Did Della want Dinky to stop flying? No, she loved adventure. Pg. 26.

Chapter 3

  1. What was Tom and Lucy looking for in the jewelry box? An old watch. Pg. 29.
  2. Why did they want the watch? There were 21 rubies inside for a ring. Pg. 30.
  3. What was good about the rubies? They are hard, last forever. Pg. 31.

Chapter 4

  1. What was Granny Little making for Della? Her wedding dress. Pg. 33.
  2. What were the 2 kinds of weddings that tiny people had? Church and house wedding. Pg. 34.
  3. Why were weddings important to tiny people? They met new people. Pg. 35.

Chapter 5

  1. What caused Dinky to crash when coming back to the Littles? Henry’s balloons. Pg. 39.
  2. Where did he crash? Into a lilac bush. Pg. 40.
  3. What was Dinky’s good news? He found a place for the wedding. Pg. 41.

Chapter 6

  1. What did Mrs. Bigg have for dinner? Chinese food. Pg. 42.
  2. What was the problem with the wedding? Too soon; they had to leave right away. Pg. 43.
  3. Why did Uncle Pete think the Fortune Cooky was a sign? It said don’t rush! Pg. 47.

Chapter 7

  1. Why were the men worried about Granny going to the wedding? Unable to walk. Pg. 49.
  2. What was Tom’s idea? Tie a chair to Henry’s balloon for Granny. Pg. 49.
  3. How did Granny fix Lucy’s dress? With a blue ribbon. Pg. 51.
  4. What did Uncle Pete give Della for a present? A stamp of George Washington. Pg. 52.

Chapter 8

  1. What did they use for weights in the baskets? Henry’s marbles. Pg. 53.
  2. What was Lucy’s weapon? A pepper shaker. Pg. 56.
  3. Why didn’t Granny carry a weapon? Just extra weight; never used one. Pg. 56.
  4. What made them sneeze? The pollen from the hollyhock. Pg. 57.

Chapter 9

  1. Where were the cats when they got to the Long’s house? In front of the secret door. Pg. 59.
  2. Why would the balloon not float away? It was tied to a bush. Pg. 61.
  3. What did they bop the cats with? Marbles. Pg. 65.
  4. What happened to the string? The string broke. Pg. 66.

Chapter 10

  1. What did Mr. Button do when his wife talked? He never let her finish. Pg. 70.
  2. What did the Buttons think of baby Betsy? She was adorable. Pg. 72.
  3. Who saved Tom and Dinky? Hildy, the cat. Pg. 74.

Chapter 11

  1. Where were Della and Dinky to stand? Close to the big people getting married. Pg. 76.
  2. Why were they supposed to be close? Custom and to hear the minister’s words. Pg. 77.

Chapter 12

  1. What was in the doors and windows of the clock-house? Wooden dolls. Pg. 81.
  2. How did Mr. Button know they wouldn’t be noticed in the clock? He had done it before. Pg. 82.
  3. What did the minister do to the clock? Touch the statues. Pg. 86.

Chapter 13

  1. What did Tom use to stick on the ruby? White glue. Pg. 88.

Chapter 14

  1. Where was Tom and Lucy when the wedding started? Fixing the ruby wedding ring. Pg. 92.
  2. What did the tiny people do when the big people got married?  The same things. Pg. 93.
  3. What happened as the minister finished the ceremony? The clock bells rang. Pg. 94.