Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer Reading Comprehension Questions
by Megan McDonald
Part of the Judy Moody series · Book 7 of 10
Book Summary
Judy Moody is determined to have the most exciting summer ever, creating a 'thrill-point' chart to track her adventures. When her big plans fall through, she struggles to find excitement, especially compared to her friends' amazing summers. With the help of her Aunt Great Judy, she learns that fun and adventure can be found in unexpected places and everyday moments.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer.
1.What was Judy Moody's main goal for her summer at the beginning of the story?
2.Who came to stay with Judy and Stink when their parents went away?
3.What kind of animal was Stink Moody obsessed with finding?
4.Why did Judy feel like her summer was not as good as her friends' summers?
5.What does Judy's 'Thrill-a-Delic' chart tell you about her personality?
6.Why do you think Aunt Great Judy encouraged Judy to find adventure in everyday things?
7.What lesson does Judy learn about having fun by the end of the summer?
8.Which of these best describes the main message of the story?
9.How did Judy's feelings about her summer change from the beginning to the end of the story?
10.What does the word 'bummer' mean in the story, when Judy says she doesn't want a 'bummer' summer?
11.What does it mean if Stink was 'obsessed' with Bigfoot?
12.When Aunt Great Judy 'encouraged' Judy to find adventure, what was she doing?
13.If you had a 'Thrill-a-Delic' chart like Judy, what are three things you would put on it for your summer?
14.Have you ever felt disappointed when a big plan changed, like Judy did? How did you make the best of it?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer with children.
What was your favorite part of Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Megan McDonald wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer?
Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer by Megan McDonald is recommended for grades K-2 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 Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer 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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