Junie B. Jones Is (Almost) a Flower Girl Reading Comprehension Questions
by Barbara Park
Part of the Junie B. Jones series · Book 13 of 28
Book Summary
When Aunt Lin announces she is getting married, Junie B. Jones is thrilled because she assumes she will be the flower girl. She is crushed to learn that the groom's little sister, Bo, has been chosen instead. To cheer her up, her parents make her the 'alternate' flower girl. At the wedding, Bo gets severe stage fright, and Junie B. steps in to help her walk down the aisle.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Junie B. Jones Is (Almost) a Flower Girl.
1.Who is getting married in the story?
2.Who does Aunt Lin choose to be the real flower girl instead of Junie B.?
3.What special title do Junie B.'s parents give her so she won't feel left out?
4.Why does Junie B. act so grumpy after Aunt Lin's announcement?
5.Why does Bo stop and refuse to walk down the aisle at the wedding?
6.How does Junie B. feel while she is practicing being the alternate flower girl at home?
7.What important lesson does Junie B. learn at the wedding?
8.What is the main idea of this story?
9.How does Junie B.'s behavior toward Bo change from the beginning of the wedding to the end?
10.What does the word 'alternate' mean when Junie B. is the 'alternate flower girl'?
11.What is an 'aisle' at a wedding?
12.What is a 'bouquet'?
13.How would you feel if you really wanted a special job, but someone else got it instead?
14.Junie B. helped Bo when she was scared. Can you think of a time when you helped someone who was afraid?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Junie B. Jones Is (Almost) a Flower Girl to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Junie B. Jones Is (Almost) a Flower Girl with children.
What was your favorite part of Junie B. Jones Is (Almost) a Flower Girl? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Junie B. Jones Is (Almost) a Flower Girl, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Junie B. Jones Is (Almost) a Flower Girl make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Junie B. Jones Is (Almost) a Flower Girl 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 Is (Almost) a Flower Girl?
Junie B. Jones Is (Almost) a Flower Girl 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 Is (Almost) a Flower Girl?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Junie B. Jones Is (Almost) a Flower Girl, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Junie B. Jones Is (Almost) a Flower Girl 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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