Junie B. Jones #3: Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth Reading Comprehension Questions
by Barbara Park
Book Summary
Kindergartner Junie B. Jones gets in trouble for talking out of turn and having a 'big fat mouth.' When her teacher announces Job Day, Junie B. brags that she will have the best job of all, even though she doesn't know what it is yet. After struggling to find the perfect career, she is inspired by the school janitor and decides that cleaning and carrying shiny keys is the best job ever.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Junie B. Jones #3: Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth.
1.What special event is Mrs. planning for the children in Room Nine?
2.Who does Junie B. meet in the hallway who helps her pick her job?
3.What does Junie B. bring to school to look like a real janitor?
4.Why does Mrs. say Junie B. has a 'big fat mouth'?
5.Why does Junie B. yell that she will have the 'bestest job of all' before she even knows what it is?
6.Why does Junie B. think William the Janitor has the best job?
7.What does the story teach us about different types of jobs?
8.What lesson does Junie B. need to learn about being in a classroom?
9.How does Junie B.'s problem at the beginning of the story lead to her final choice for Job Day?
10.What does it mean to 'interrupt' someone?
11.What is the job of a 'janitor'?
12.When the children 'brag' about what they will be when they grow up, what are they doing?
13.Junie B. struggles to keep quiet in class and gets in trouble for having a 'big fat mouth.' What advice would you give her to help her remember to raise her hand?
14.Junie B. thinks being a janitor is the best job ever because of the shiny keys. If you could have any job on Job Day, what would it be and why?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Junie B. Jones #3: Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Junie B. Jones #3: Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth with children.
What was your favorite part of Junie B. Jones #3: Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Junie B. Jones #3: Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Junie B. Jones #3: Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Junie B. Jones #3: Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth 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 #3: Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth?
Junie B. Jones #3: Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth by Barbara Park is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 3.0. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Junie B. Jones #3: Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Junie B. Jones #3: Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
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