Junie B. Jones #20: Toothless Wonder Reading Comprehension Questions
by Barbara Park
Book Summary
Junie B. Jones is the first person in Room One to have a loose top tooth, but she is not excited. She is terrified of looking like her toothless Uncle Ike and is highly suspicious of the Tooth Fairy. With the help of her baby brother Ollie, she figures out a brilliant theory about what the Tooth Fairy does with teeth, which finally helps her feel brave.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Junie B. Jones #20: Toothless Wonder.
1.Which tooth is loose in Junie B.'s mouth?
2.What does Uncle Lou say Junie B. will look like when she loses her tooth?
3.Who tells Junie B. creepy stories about the Tooth Fairy at school?
4.Why is Junie B. so suspicious of the Tooth Fairy?
5.How does looking at her baby brother Ollie help Junie B. solve her Tooth Fairy problem?
6.How do Junie B.'s feelings about losing her tooth change from the beginning to the end of the story?
7.What is a good lesson to learn from Junie B.'s experience with her loose tooth?
8.How does finding a good reason for something help us overcome our fears?
9.How does Junie B.'s imagination cause problems for her in this story?
10.What does the word 'wiggle' mean when Junie B. wiggles her tooth?
11.If Junie B. is 'horrified' by the idea of looking like Uncle Ike, how does she feel?
12.What does it mean to 'recycle' a tooth, like Junie B. thinks the Tooth Fairy does?
13.Junie B. was afraid of the Tooth Fairy because she didn't understand her. Have you ever been afraid of something because you didn't know much about it?
14.Junie B. comes up with a very creative idea that lost teeth are given to babies. If you could invent a story about where lost teeth go, what would it be?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Junie B. Jones #20: Toothless Wonder to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Junie B. Jones #20: Toothless Wonder with children.
What was your favorite part of Junie B. Jones #20: Toothless Wonder? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Junie B. Jones #20: Toothless Wonder, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Junie B. Jones #20: Toothless Wonder make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Junie B. Jones #20: Toothless Wonder 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 #20: Toothless Wonder?
Junie B. Jones #20: Toothless Wonder by Barbara Park is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 2.8. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Junie B. Jones #20: Toothless Wonder?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Junie B. Jones #20: Toothless Wonder, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Junie B. Jones #20: Toothless Wonder 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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