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By Beverly Cleary
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Conclusion – How does the story end?
Comprehension Questions
Chapter 1 ~
Chapter 2 ~
1. Where do you think Mother is going when she runs her mysterious errand?
Chapter 3 ~
Chapter 4 ~
1. How does Ramona feel about Miss Binney, her kindergarten teacher?
2. What did the class do when Ramona told them about the hole in the house? How
Chapter 5 ~
Chapter 6 ~
Chapter 7 ~
1. Ramona doesn’t like first grade. List three reasons why she is unhappy.
Chapter 8 ~
1. What did Ramona do with her progress report? What did her progress report
say?
2. Why can’t Ramona change classes?
3. What song does Mr. Quimby sing that make Ramona happy?
Chapter 9 ~
1. Which way did Ramona go to school and why did she do it?
1. Make a Venn diagram and compare Ramona and Beezus. Write about the ways
2. Point of View – from what point of view is the story told? How would the story
3. Write a book review about Ramona the Brave. What did you like best about the
4. Think about your own family. Are you a pest like Ramona or bossy like Beezus?
Art Projects
1. Draw a scene or story from the book that was not illustrated.
2. This story is excellent for creating mental images. In your
reader’s voice journal chart your mental images as this story
was being read.
3. Each student can choose a different character form the
story and create a portrait. Label each drawing and write a
description of the character.
4. Design a new set of clothing for Edward when he finally
return home to Abilene.
Mr. Popper’s Penguins
By Richard Atwater
Mr. Popper had wanted to travel the world, seeing exciting places.
Writing
This story begins in September. As you read the book, you will get to spend nine
months with the Popper family. Keep a calendar list for the Poppers.
1. What did Mr. Popper think was the nicest part of the Antarctic?
3. Explain how penguins check to see if it is safe to go in the water for food
3. What did Mr. Popper think the bathroom tile reminded the penguin of?
1. Where did Mr. Popper call to obtain a license for Captain Cook?
1. What was the result of Captain Cook’s trips through the house?
2. From memory, name ten items Captain Cook had in his rookery.
3. What do you think Mr. Popper is going to do with a few yards of clothesline?
3. Where did Mr. Popper take Captain Cook to escape the crowds ?
1. Was Captain Cook a welcomed guest at the barbershop? Why or why not?
3. Why was Mr. Popper all untidy by the time he got home?
Chapter 10 - shadows
2. What did the curator of the aquarium think might be the cause?
3. Who is Greta?
Chocolate Fever
By Robert Kimmel Smith
Elmer
What a Character!
Create a character web for Elmer Elevator and one for the
baby dragon.
Baby Dragon
Making Predictions
Before each chapter make a prediction on what you think is
going to happen. Did what happened in the chapter match
your prediction?
Comprehension Activities
1. Make a travel brochure about Wild Island. Include famous sights
and dangers on the island.