Junie B. Jones #1: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus Reading Comprehension Questions
by Barbara Park
Book Summary
Junie B. Jones is starting kindergarten and is terrified of riding the school bus. To avoid taking it home, she hides in the school and gets locked in, leading to a big rescue.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Junie B. Jones #1: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus.
1.What does Junie B. call her kindergarten teacher?
2.Where does Junie B. hide when it is time to go home?
3.Who does Junie B. sit with on the bus the next morning?
4.Why does Junie B. hate the school bus so much at first?
5.Why does Junie B. call 911 in the nurse's office?
6.Why does Junie B. put band-aids all over herself in the nurse's office?
7.What does Junie B. learn about trying things that scare her?
8.What does the story teach us about hiding from our problems?
9.How does having a friend change Junie B.'s bus ride at the end of the story?
10.What does the word 'fumes' mean when Junie B. talks about the bus?
11.What is a 'principal' in the story?
12.What does 'emergency' mean when Junie B. needs the bathroom?
13.How would you feel if you were all alone in your school after everyone went home?
14.What should Junie B. have done instead of hiding in the closet?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Junie B. Jones #1: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Junie B. Jones #1: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus with children.
What was your favorite part of Junie B. Jones #1: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Junie B. Jones #1: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Junie B. Jones #1: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Junie B. Jones #1: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Barbara Park wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Junie B. Jones #1: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus?
Junie B. Jones #1: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus by Barbara Park is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 2.9. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Junie B. Jones #1: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Junie B. Jones #1: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Junie B. Jones #1: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus 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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