Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business Reading Comprehension Questions
by Barbara Park
Part of the Junie B. Jones series · Book 2 of 28
Book Summary
Junie B. Jones is excited when her mother goes to the hospital to have a baby. When her grandmother tells her the new baby is a 'cute little monkey,' Junie B. takes it literally and tells all her kindergarten friends she is getting a real pet monkey. She even tries to collect presents from her classmates who want to see it, only to be surprised when she finally meets her human baby brother, Ollie.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business.
1.Where does Junie B. stay while her parents go to the hospital?
2.What does Grandma Miller call the new baby on the telephone?
3.What is the name of Junie B.'s new baby brother?
4.Why does Junie B. think her brother is an actual animal?
5.Why do Lucille and That Grace want to come over to Junie B.'s house?
6.Why does Junie B. ask her classmates for presents?
7.What lesson does Junie B. learn about the things adults say?
8.What is the main message about getting a new sibling in this story?
9.How do Junie B.'s feelings change from the beginning of the story to the end?
10.What does the word 'nursery' mean in the story?
11.When Mrs. says Junie B. is causing a 'commotion,' what does she mean?
12.What does it mean when Junie B. feels 'disappointed' when she sees Ollie?
13.How would you feel if you thought you were getting a pet monkey but got a baby brother or sister instead?
14.Junie B. tried to get presents from her friends to see her brother. Do you think this was a good idea? Why or why not?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business with children.
What was your favorite part of Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business 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 and a Little Monkey Business?
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business 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 and a Little Monkey Business?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business 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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