Ivy and Bean Make the Rules Reading Comprehension Questions
by Annie Barrows
Book Summary
Bean is furious that her older sister Nancy gets to go to Girl Power 4-Ever Camp. Since Bean is only seven and too young to go, she and her best friend Ivy decide to create their own camp called Camp Flaming Arrow. They make themselves the counselors, invent strict rules, and invite the neighborhood kids to join. After a day of chaotic crafts and wild activities, Nancy returns home and reveals that her real camp was actually terrible, making Ivy and Bean realize their homemade camp was the best one of all.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Ivy and Bean Make the Rules.
1.Why is Bean so upset at the beginning of the story?
2.What name do Ivy and Bean give to their homemade camp?
3.How do Ivy and Bean practice for their First Aid badges?
4.Why do Ivy and Bean make up so many strict rules for the other kids?
5.How do Zuzu, Emma, and Leo most likely feel when Ivy and Bean act bossy?
6.Why does Nancy look so unhappy when she comes back from Girl Power 4-Ever Camp?
7.What is an important lesson Bean learns about being jealous in this story?
8.What does the story teach us about being a leader or a counselor?
9.How do Bean's feelings about Camp Flaming Arrow change from the beginning of the camp to the end of the story?
10.What does the word 'counselor' mean in the story?
11.Ivy and Bean try to make a 'lanyard' out of old telephone cords. What is a lanyard?
12.If Bean is 'furious' that she cannot go to camp, how is she feeling?
13.If you were going to make your own camp like Ivy and Bean, what would you name it and what would be your number one rule?
14.Have you ever been jealous of something an older sibling or friend got to do, but it turned out not to be as fun as it looked? Tell about it.
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Ivy and Bean Make the Rules to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Ivy and Bean Make the Rules with children.
What was your favorite part of Ivy and Bean Make the Rules? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Ivy and Bean Make the Rules, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Ivy and Bean Make the Rules make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Ivy and Bean Make the Rules 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?
More Reading Questions You Might Like
10 Minutes Till Bedtime
by Peggy Rathmann
39 Clues: One False Note: A Graphic Novel (39 Clues Graphic Novel #2)
by Gordon Korman
39 Clues: The Maze of Bones: A Graphic Novel (39 Clues Graphic Novel #1)
by Rick Riordan
A Ball for Daisy
by Chris Raschka
Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Ivy and Bean Make the Rules?
Ivy and Bean Make the Rules by Annie Barrows is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 3.3. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Ivy and Bean Make the Rules?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Ivy and Bean Make the Rules, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Ivy and Bean Make the Rules 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.
Want your child to try the full quiz?
Just download the free app.
Scan a book cover
any book covers
Answer fun questions
with instant feedback
Watch reading grow
scores and streaks
ReadBuddy.ai
