Ivy and Bean Reading Comprehension Questions
by Annie Barrows
Part of the Ivy and Bean series · Book 1 of 6
Book Summary
Bean thinks her new neighbor Ivy is boring, but when Bean needs to hide from her bossy older sister Nancy, Ivy comes to the rescue. The two girls discover they have a lot of fun together, especially when casting a 'dancing spell' on Nancy.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Ivy and Bean.
1.Why does Bean think Ivy is boring at the beginning of the story?
2.What trick does Bean play on her older sister, Nancy?
3.What big secret does Ivy share with Bean when Bean is hiding in her yard?
4.Why does Ivy help Bean hide from Nancy?
5.Why do Ivy and Bean need to sneak into Bean's house?
6.How does Bean's opinion of Ivy change after she sees Ivy's wand and spells?
7.What does the word 'potion' mean in the story?
8.In the story, they gather 'ingredients' for their spell. What are ingredients?
9.Bean thought Ivy was 'boring'. What is the best definition for boring?
10.What is the main lesson of the story?
11.How does the story show that opposites can be good friends?
12.How can you tell that Bean's feelings about Ivy changed from the beginning to the end of the story?
13.Ivy and Bean become great friends even though they seemed very different at first. Have you ever become friends with someone who was different from you?
14.Bean plays a trick on Nancy that makes her very angry. Do you think Bean's trick was funny or mean? What would you do if you were Nancy?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Ivy and Bean to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Ivy and Bean with children.
What was your favorite part of Ivy and Bean? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Ivy and Bean, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Ivy and Bean make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Ivy and Bean to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Annie Barrows wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Ivy and Bean?
Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 3.2. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Ivy and Bean?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Ivy and Bean, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Ivy and Bean 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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