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Judy Moody and Stink: The Holly Joliday

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by Megan McDonald

Part of the Judy Moody series · Book 6 of 8

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Book Summary

In "Judy Moody and Stink: The Holly Joliday," siblings Judy and Stink Moody prepare for the Christmas holidays. Stink is very worried about being on Santa's naughty list and tries extra hard to be good, while Judy focuses on winning a Christmas tree decorating contest. They also deal with a visit from their gift-focused cousin Annie and participate in a fun scavenger hunt, ultimately learning about the true spirit of giving and the meaning of being good.

Reading Comprehension Questions

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

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1What was Stink worried about at the beginning of the story?

Comprehensioneasy

2What kind of contest did Judy decide to enter?

Comprehensioneasy

3Who came to stay with Judy and Stink for the holidays?

Comprehensionmedium

4Why did Stink try extra hard to be good at the beginning of the story?

Inferencemedium

5How did Judy likely feel when her cousin Annie kept talking about all the presents she wanted?

Inferencemedium

6What do you think Stink learned about being good by the end of the story?

Inferencehard

7What is one important lesson the book teaches about the holidays?

thememedium

8How does the story show that giving can be as good as receiving?

themehard

9How can you tell that Stink's understanding of being 'good' changed from the beginning to the end of the book?

analysishard

10In the story, Stink was worried about being on Santa's naughty list. What does 'naughty' mean?

Vocabularyeasy

11Stink was determined to prove he was good. What does 'determined' mean in this sentence?

Vocabularymedium

12Judy and Stink wanted to find a unique gift for their parents. What does 'unique' mean here?

Vocabularymedium

13If you were Judy, what kind of Christmas tree would you decorate for the library contest? What theme would you choose?

discussionmedium

14What is your favorite part about the holidays, and why?

discussioneasy

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1“What was your favorite part of Judy Moody and Stink: The Holly Joliday? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Judy Moody and Stink: The Holly Joliday, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Judy Moody and Stink: The Holly Joliday make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Judy Moody and Stink: The Holly Joliday to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think Megan McDonald wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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What reading level is Judy Moody and Stink: The Holly Joliday?

Judy Moody and Stink: The Holly Joliday by Megan McDonald is recommended for grades K-2 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 Judy Moody and Stink: The Holly Joliday?

ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Judy Moody and Stink: The Holly Joliday, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

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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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