Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus Reading Comprehension Questions
by Barbara Park (1992) · 69 pages
Book Summary
**"Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun." *--Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man*** **Barbara Park's #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing--and reading--for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold!** ***Meet the World's Funniest Kindergartner--Junie B. Jones!*** Remember when it was scary to go to school? In the first J...
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 7 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus.
1.What did Junie B. Jones call the school bus?
2.Who was the first friend Junie B. made in her kindergarten class?
3.What rumor did Lucille tell Junie B. that made her afraid to ride the bus home?
4.Where did Junie B. hide to avoid riding the bus home?
5.Why did Junie B. call 911 when she was locked in the school?
6.Who came to the school to rescue Junie B. after she called 911?
7.What made Junie B. feel better about riding the bus the next day?
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus with children.
What was your favorite part of 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 and the Stupid Smelly Bus, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did 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 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 second graders to learn from this story?
Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus?
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus by Barbara Park is recommended for 1st grade through 2nd grade through 3rd grade 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 the Stupid Smelly Bus?
ReadBuddy provides 7 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help 2nd grade students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use 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. ReadBuddy's AI-powered platform can generate additional personalized questions.