Miss Daisy is Crazy! Reading Comprehension Questions
by Dan Gutman
Book Summary
The story follows second-grader A.J., who hates school, as he encounters his new teacher, Miss Daisy, at Ella Mentry School. Miss Daisy surprisingly admits she also hates school and claims she cannot perform basic academic tasks like math or spelling. This leads A.J. and his classmates to believe she is the 'dumbest teacher ever.' Despite their suspicions that she might be an imposter, the students decide not to tell Principal Klutz, fearing a 'real' teacher would make them learn. Principal Klutz then challenges the class: if they read one million pages, they can rent the school for a night and turn it into a video game arcade. Miss Daisy cleverly uses the students' interests, like football and bonbons, to motivate them to learn and read. The class meets the reading goal, enjoys their video game party, and A.J. later sees Miss Daisy reading, suggesting her 'ignorance' was a clever ruse to inspire her students.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 7 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Miss Daisy is Crazy!.
1.What did A.J. tell Miss Daisy on the first day of second grade?
2.What did Miss Daisy say she would rather do instead of teach school?
3.Why did A.J. and his friends decide NOT to tell Principal Klutz about Miss Daisy's 'ignorance'?
4.What was the challenge Principal Klutz gave the students?
5.What was the reward for completing Principal Klutz's challenge?
6.Who visited the class to talk about the importance of academics, even for athletes?
7.What did A.J. see Miss Daisy doing at the end of the book that hinted at her true intentions?
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Miss Daisy is Crazy! with children.
What was your favorite part of Miss Daisy is Crazy!? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Miss Daisy is Crazy!, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Miss Daisy is Crazy! make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Miss Daisy is Crazy! to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Dan Gutman wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Miss Daisy is Crazy!?
Miss Daisy is Crazy! by Dan Gutman is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 4.3. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Miss Daisy is Crazy!?
ReadBuddy provides 7 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Miss Daisy is Crazy!, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Miss Daisy is Crazy! 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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