Grade 2AR Level 2.1

Fox on the Job

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Reading Comprehension Questions

by James Marshall

Part of the Fox series · Book 2 of 3

8 curated questions

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Book Summary

Fox wants a new bicycle and decides to get a job to earn money. He tries being a baker, a barber, and a taxi driver, but he isn't very good at any of them. After a series of humorous mishaps, his friend Louise helps him discover a job he's actually good at: storytelling.

Reading Comprehension Questions

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

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1What did Fox want to buy at the beginning of the story?

Comprehensioneasy

2What happened when Fox was a barber?

Comprehensioneasy

3Who helped Fox think of a new job when he was sad?

Comprehensionmedium

4Why do you think Fox ate most of the cakes he baked?

Inferencemedium

5What does the word 'scared' mean in the story?

Vocabularyeasy

6What lesson did Fox learn about finding a job?

themehard

7Which job do you think Fox was worst at and why?

discussionmedium

8What was your favorite part of the story and why?

discussioneasy

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Key Vocabulary

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jobbarberscaredstoryteller

Discussion Prompts

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1“What was your favorite part of Fox on the Job? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Fox on the Job, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Fox on the Job make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Fox on the Job to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

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

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What reading level is Fox on the Job?

Fox on the Job by James Marshall is recommended for grades K-1 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 Fox on the Job?

ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Fox on the Job, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Fox on the Job 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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