Grade 1AR Level 3.3

Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Circus Clown #7

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by David A. Adler

Part of the Cam Jansen series · Book 5 of 5

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Book Summary

Cam Jansen and her friend Eric go to the circus with Cam's Aunt Cordelia. During the show, a clown named Mr. Piccolo discovers his money bag is missing. He is very sad because the money was for his sick dog. Cam uses her photographic memory to recall every detail of the clown acts. She realizes that another clown, Mr. Penny, accidentally picked up Mr. Piccolo's bag because their bags looked very similar. Cam helps to reunite Mr. Piccolo with his money, solving the mystery.

Reading Comprehension Questions

14 curated questions across multiple comprehension levels. Use after your child finishes the book.

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1Who did Cam Jansen go to the circus with?

Comprehensioneasy

2Why was Mr. Piccolo the clown so upset?

Comprehensioneasy

3What special ability helps Cam Jansen solve mysteries?

Comprehensioneasy

4Why was the money in Mr. Piccolo's missing bag so important to him?

Inferencemedium

5Why did Cam need to remember small details about the clowns, like their bags?

Inferencemedium

6What can you infer about Mr. Penny from his mistake?

Inferencehard

7What lesson does the story teach about paying attention?

thememedium

8Which of these is a main idea of 'Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Circus Clown'?

themehard

9How did Cam's photographic memory specifically help her figure out what happened to the money bag?

analysismedium

10In the story, Cam has a 'photographic' memory. What does 'photographic' mean in this sentence?

Vocabularyeasy

11What does it mean to 'observe' something, like Cam observed the clowns?

Vocabularymedium

12The missing money bag was a 'mystery.' What is a 'mystery'?

Vocabularymedium

13If you had a photographic memory like Cam, what would you use it for in your daily life or to help someone?

discussionhard

14How do you think Mr. Penny felt when he realized he had taken Mr. Piccolo's bag by mistake?

discussionhard

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Discussion Prompts

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1“What was your favorite part of Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Circus Clown #7? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Circus Clown #7, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Circus Clown #7 make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Circus Clown #7 to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think David A. Adler wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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What reading level is Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Circus Clown #7?

Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Circus Clown #7 by David A. Adler is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 3.3. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Circus Clown #7?

ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Circus Clown #7, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Circus Clown #7 for reading practice?

Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.

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