Ivy + Bean Break the Fossil Record Reading Comprehension Questions
by Annie Barrows
Part of the Ivy + Bean series · Book 3 of 12
Book Summary
After their teacher reads them a book about world records, Ivy and Bean decide they want to become famous by breaking a record of their own. After a few failed and silly attempts, they decide to become the youngest paleontologists to discover a whole dinosaur skeleton. They begin a massive excavation in Bean's backyard, eventually recruiting all the neighborhood kids to help them dig.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Ivy + Bean Break the Fossil Record.
1.What book does Ms. Aruba read to the class that inspires Ivy and Bean?
2.Where do Ivy and Bean decide to dig for their dinosaur skeleton?
3.What animal did the bones most likely belong to, according to Bean's dad?
4.Why did Ivy and Bean need to recruit the neighborhood kids to help them dig?
5.How did the neighborhood kids probably feel right after Bean's dad told them the truth about the bones?
6.Why did Ivy and Bean decide to try the spoon record at the end of the story?
7.What does this story teach us about working together?
8.Which word best describes Ivy and Bean's attitude throughout the story?
9.How does Ivy and Bean's goal change from the beginning of the story to the end?
10.In the story, the girls want to 'excavate' the bones. What does 'excavate' mean?
11.What is a 'paleontologist'?
12.The kids formed a 'bucket brigade.' What is a brigade in this story?
13.If you could try to break any world record, what would it be and why?
14.Ivy and Bean didn't find a dinosaur, but they still had a great day. Tell about a time things didn't go as planned for you, but you still had fun.
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Ivy + Bean Break the Fossil Record to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Ivy + Bean Break the Fossil Record with children.
What was your favorite part of Ivy + Bean Break the Fossil Record? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Ivy + Bean Break the Fossil Record, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Ivy + Bean Break the Fossil Record make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Ivy + Bean Break the Fossil Record 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 + Bean Break the Fossil Record?
Ivy + Bean Break the Fossil Record by Annie Barrows is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 3.1. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Ivy + Bean Break the Fossil Record?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Ivy + Bean Break the Fossil Record, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Ivy + Bean Break the Fossil Record 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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