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Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball (The Bailey School Kids #4)

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by Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones

Part of the The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids series · Book 4 of 5

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Book Summary

The Bailey School Kids are back, and this time they're sure their new basketball coach, Mr. O'Grady, is a leprechaun! He's short, wears green, and has some very unusual ways of coaching that seem almost magical. The kids, including Liza, Melody, Howie, and Eddie, try to uncover the truth about Mr. O'Grady, setting traps and observing his every move. Is he really a magical creature with a pot of gold, or just a very unique coach?

Reading Comprehension Questions

14 curated questions across multiple comprehension levels. Use after your child finishes the book.

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1Who is the new basketball coach at Bailey School?

Comprehensioneasy

2What color clothes does Mr. O'Grady always wear?

Comprehensioneasy

3What special skill did Mr. O'Grady show during basketball practice?

Comprehensionmedium

4What does the word 'suspect' mean in the sentence: 'The kids started to suspect that Mr. O'Grady was not just an ordinary coach.'?

Vocabularymedium

5What does the word 'mischievous' mean when describing leprechauns?

Vocabularymedium

6What does the word 'legend' mean in the story?

Vocabularyhard

7Why did the kids start to think Mr. O'Grady was a leprechaun?

Inferencemedium

8What did the kids hope to find if they caught Mr. O'Grady?

Inferenceeasy

9Even though their traps didn't work, what does the kids' continued effort to catch Mr. O'Grady tell you about them?

Inferencehard

10What is a main theme of the story about judging people?

thememedium

11What lesson might the kids learn about mysteries from their experience with Mr. O'Grady?

themehard

12How did Mr. O'Grady's coaching style impact the team during the big game?

analysishard

13If you were one of the Bailey School Kids, how would you feel about Mr. O'Grady by the end of the story? Would you still believe he was a leprechaun?

discussionmedium

14What is something you learned about leprechauns from this story, and do you think they are real?

discussionmedium

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1“What was your favorite part of Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball (The Bailey School Kids #4)? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball (The Bailey School Kids #4), who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball (The Bailey School Kids #4) make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball (The Bailey School Kids #4) to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What reading level is Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball (The Bailey School Kids #4)?

Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball (The Bailey School Kids #4) by Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 3.3. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball (The Bailey School Kids #4)?

ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball (The Bailey School Kids #4), covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball (The Bailey School Kids #4) 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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