Grade 1AR Level 2.1

Come Back, Amelia Bedelia

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by Peggy Parish

Part of the Amelia Bedelia series · Book 6 of 7

14 curated questions

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Book Summary

After being fired by Mrs. Rogers for serving cereal with coffee, Amelia Bedelia tries to find a new job in town. She attempts to work at a beauty shop, a dress shop, an office, and a doctor's office, but her literal interpretation of instructions causes hilarious disasters at every stop. Finally, Mrs. Rogers misses her cooking so much that she begs Amelia Bedelia to come back.

Reading Comprehension Questions

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

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1Why does Mrs. Rogers fire Amelia Bedelia at the very beginning of the story?

Comprehensioneasy

2What does Amelia Bedelia use to 'pin up' the lady's hair at the beauty shop?

Comprehensioneasy

3What sweet treat does Amelia Bedelia make when she returns to the Rogers' house?

Comprehensioneasy

4Why do all of Amelia Bedelia's new bosses get angry with her?

Inferencemedium

5Why does Mrs. Rogers go looking for Amelia Bedelia to bring her back?

Inferencemedium

6How does Amelia Bedelia most likely feel when she keeps getting fired from her new jobs?

Inferencehard

7What is the main lesson of the story about communication?

thememedium

8What does the ending of the story teach us about people's talents?

themehard

9How is Amelia Bedelia's time at the dress shop similar to her time at the doctor's office?

analysishard

10When the dressmaker tells Amelia Bedelia to 'pink' the edges of the dress, what does she actually mean?

Vocabularymedium

11What does the word 'file' mean when the office boss tells Amelia Bedelia to file the papers?

Vocabularymedium

12The doctor tells Amelia Bedelia to 'dress' the chicken pox. In a doctor's office, what does 'dress' mean?

Vocabularyhard

13If you were Amelia Bedelia's boss, how would you give her instructions so she wouldn't make mistakes?

discussionmedium

14Amelia Bedelia makes lots of mistakes, but the Rogers family loves her anyway. Why is it important to forgive people when they make mistakes?

discussionhard

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1“What was your favorite part of Come Back, Amelia Bedelia? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Come Back, Amelia Bedelia, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Come Back, Amelia Bedelia make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Come Back, Amelia Bedelia to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think Peggy Parish wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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What reading level is Come Back, Amelia Bedelia?

Come Back, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 2.1. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Come Back, Amelia Bedelia?

ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Come Back, Amelia Bedelia, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Come Back, Amelia Bedelia 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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