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Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer

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by Megan McDonald

Part of the Judy Moody series · Book 5 of 8

14 curated questions

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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

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

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1What was Judy Moody's main goal for her summer at the beginning of the story?

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2Who came to stay with Judy and Stink when their parents went away?

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3What kind of animal was Stink Moody obsessed with finding?

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4Why did Judy feel like her summer was not as good as her friends' summers?

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5What does Judy's 'Thrill-a-Delic' chart tell you about her personality?

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6Why do you think Aunt Great Judy encouraged Judy to find adventure in everyday things?

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7What lesson does Judy learn about having fun by the end of the summer?

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8Which of these best describes the main message of the story?

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9How did Judy's feelings about her summer change from the beginning to the end of the story?

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10What does the word 'bummer' mean in the story, when Judy says she doesn't want a 'bummer' summer?

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11What does it mean if Stink was 'obsessed' with Bigfoot?

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12When Aunt Great Judy 'encouraged' Judy to find adventure, what was she doing?

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13If you had a 'Thrill-a-Delic' chart like Judy, what are three things you would put on it for your summer?

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14Have you ever felt disappointed when a big plan changed, like Judy did? How did you make the best of it?

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BummerThrill-a-DelicObsessedDisappointmentEncouragedMechanical

Discussion Prompts

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1“What was your favorite part of Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“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?”

3“How did Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer 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 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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