Grade 2AR Level 3.2

Ivy and Bean What's the Big Idea?

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by Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall

Part of the Ivy + Bean series · Book 7 of 12

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Book Summary

When Ms. Aruba-Tate announces that the second-grade science fair theme is global warming, Ivy and Bean are determined to find a way to cool down the Earth. After a series of failed and funny experiments—like throwing ice cubes in the air and trying to hold their breath to stop making carbon dioxide—they realize that the best way to save energy and help the planet is to simply do nothing at all.

Reading Comprehension Questions

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

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1What is the theme of the second-grade science fair in the story?

Comprehensioneasy

2What happens when Ivy and Bean try to cool the Earth by throwing ice cubes into the air?

Comprehensioneasy

3What is Ivy and Bean's final project at the science fair?

Comprehensionmedium

4Why do Ivy and Bean decide to hold their breath?

Inferencemedium

5Why does Bean fall over in the yard?

Inferencehard

6Why do Ivy and Bean bother Nancy while she is drying her hair?

Inferencemedium

7What is the main lesson Ivy and Bean learn about helping the environment?

themehard

8How does the story show that kids can make a difference in the world?

thememedium

9How do Ivy and Bean's ideas change from the beginning of the book to the end?

analysishard

10What does the phrase 'global warming' mean in the story?

Vocabularymedium

11What is 'carbon dioxide' in the book?

Vocabularymedium

12What does it mean to do an 'experiment'?

Vocabularyeasy

13Ivy and Bean try some very silly ideas to stop global warming. If you had to do a project on saving the Earth, what would your project be?

discussionmedium

14Ivy and Bean decide that 'doing nothing' is a great way to save energy. Do you think 'doing nothing' is a good solution? Why or why not?

discussionhard

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Global warmingCarbon dioxideExperimentElectricityPollution

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1“What was your favorite part of Ivy and Bean What's the Big Idea?? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Ivy and Bean What's the Big Idea?, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Ivy and Bean What's the Big Idea? make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Ivy and Bean What's the Big Idea? to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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What reading level is Ivy and Bean What's the Big Idea??

Ivy and Bean What's the Big Idea? 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 What's the Big Idea??

ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Ivy and Bean What's the Big Idea?, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Ivy and Bean What's the Big Idea? 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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