Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go (Book 2) Reading Comprehension Questions
by Annie Barrows
Book Summary
Ivy discovers a ghost in the girls' bathroom at school, causing a panic among the second graders. Ivy and Bean must find a way to expel the ghost using a special potion, even if it means getting in trouble with the principal.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go (Book 2).
1.Where does Ivy first sense the ghost?
2.Who is the principal of Emerson School?
3.What happens when Ivy and Bean mix their potion in the bathroom?
4.Why do the other students start doing funny dances instead of going to the bathroom?
5.Why does Ms. Trantz forbid the students from talking about the ghost?
6.Why do Ivy and Bean decide they have to be the ones to get rid of the ghost?
7.What does this story teach us about friendship?
8.What is the main idea of the story?
9.How does the classmates' opinion of Ivy and Bean change from the beginning of the ghost scare to the end?
10.What does the word 'expel' mean when Ivy says they need to expel the ghost?
11.If the bathroom felt 'eerie', how did it feel?
12.What does 'commotion' mean in the story?
13.Ivy and Bean got in trouble for making a mess, but they helped their friends feel safe. Do you think they did the right thing? Why or why not?
14.If you thought there was a ghost in your school, how would you handle the situation?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go (Book 2) to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go (Book 2) with children.
What was your favorite part of Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go (Book 2)? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go (Book 2), who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go (Book 2) make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go (Book 2) 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 and the Ghost That Had to Go (Book 2)?
Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go (Book 2) 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 and the Ghost That Had to Go (Book 2)?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go (Book 2), covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go (Book 2) 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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