Junie B. Jones #12: Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy Reading Comprehension Questions
by Barbara Park
Book Summary
When her teacher announces Pet Day, Junie B. is upset because dogs and cats aren't allowed. Since she only has a dog, she tries to find a new pet, eventually bringing a frozen fish stick to school.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Junie B. Jones #12: Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy.
1.What special event is Room Nine having?
2.Why can't Junie B. bring her dog, Tickle, to school?
3.What does Junie B. put on her head to try and catch a bird?
4.What does the word 'allergic' mean when Mrs. talks about dogs and cats?
5.What does 'announcement' mean when Mrs. tells the class about Pet Day?
6.What does Junie B. mean when she says her fish stick is 'tame'?
7.Why does Junie B. decide not to bring the earthworm to school?
8.Why does Junie B. think her fish stick is such a good pet?
9.How does Junie B. feel when her parents won't buy her a new pet?
10.What does the story teach us about solving problems?
11.What is a main idea of this story?
12.How does Junie B.'s attitude change from the beginning of Pet Day to the end?
13.If you were in Junie B.'s class, what unusual pet would you bring to Pet Day and why?
14.Do you think Mrs. made the right choice by letting Junie B. show her fish stick? Why or why not?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Junie B. Jones #12: Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
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What was your favorite part of Junie B. Jones #12: Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy? Why did it stand out to you?
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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 #12: Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy?
Junie B. Jones #12: Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy by Barbara Park is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 2.6. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Junie B. Jones #12: Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Junie B. Jones #12: Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
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