Ivy and Bean Doomed to Dance Reading Comprehension Questions
by Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall
Book Summary
Ivy and Bean beg for ballet lessons after learning about a ballet with ghosts, but they are disappointed when they are cast as squids in the recital and must find a way to survive the embarrassment without breaking their promise not to quit.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Ivy and Bean Doomed to Dance.
1.Why do Ivy and Bean want to take ballet lessons in the beginning of the story?
2.What promise do Ivy and Bean make to their parents before starting ballet?
3.What are Ivy and Bean assigned to be in the ballet recital?
4.Why do Ivy and Bean try to fake being sick before the recital?
5.How do Ivy and Bean feel when they first start Madame Joy's class?
6.Why does the audience laugh and clap during Ivy and Bean's recital performance?
7.What lesson do Ivy and Bean learn about making promises?
8.What does the story teach us about dealing with a bad situation?
9.How does Ivy and Bean's attitude about the recital change from the beginning of the performance to the end?
10.What does the word 'recital' mean in the story?
11.What are 'tentacles' on Ivy and Bean's costumes?
12.What does it mean that Ivy and Bean were 'desperate' to get out of the recital?
13.Ivy and Bean tried to fake being sick to get out of the recital. What would you do if you had to wear an embarrassing costume in a show?
14.Ivy and Bean had to keep their promise to their parents not to quit ballet. Tell about a time you had to finish something even though you wanted to quit.
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Ivy and Bean Doomed to Dance to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Ivy and Bean Doomed to Dance with children.
What was your favorite part of Ivy and Bean Doomed to Dance? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Ivy and Bean Doomed to Dance, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Ivy and Bean Doomed to Dance make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Ivy and Bean Doomed to Dance to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Ivy and Bean Doomed to Dance?
Ivy and Bean Doomed to Dance by Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall 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 Doomed to Dance?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Ivy and Bean Doomed to Dance, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Ivy and Bean Doomed to Dance 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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