My Weird School #2: Mr. Klutz Is Nuts! Reading Comprehension Questions
by Dan Gutman
Part of the My Weird School series · Book 3 of 12
Book Summary
A.J. hates school, but his principal, Mr. Klutz, is doing crazy things to make learning fun. Mr. Klutz skateboards in the hall, climbs the flagpole, paints his bald head orange, and even kisses a pig to motivate the students to read and do math.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about My Weird School #2: Mr. Klutz Is Nuts!.
1.What does A.J. see Mr. Klutz riding down the school hallway?
2.What color does Mr. Klutz paint his bald head when the students read enough pages?
3.What animal does Mr. Klutz kiss after the students do well on their tests?
4.Why does Mr. Klutz make so many crazy bets with the students?
5.How does A.J. feel about reading before Mr. Klutz makes the orange head bet?
6.Why do the students work so hard on their math problems?
7.What is the main lesson A.J. learns by the end of the story?
8.What does Mr. Klutz's behavior teach us about being a good leader?
9.How does A.J.'s opinion of Mr. Klutz change from the beginning to the end of the book?
10.Mr. Klutz promises to paint his 'bald' head orange. What does the word 'bald' mean?
11.Mr. Klutz gives the school a reading 'challenge'. What does the word 'challenge' mean in the story?
12.A.J. thinks kissing a pig is 'disgusting'. What does 'disgusting' mean?
13.If your school principal made a bet with your class, what crazy thing would you want them to do if you won?
14.Do you think Mr. Klutz is a good principal? Why or why not?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from My Weird School #2: Mr. Klutz Is Nuts! to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading My Weird School #2: Mr. Klutz Is Nuts! with children.
What was your favorite part of My Weird School #2: Mr. Klutz Is Nuts!? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from My Weird School #2: Mr. Klutz Is Nuts!, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did My Weird School #2: Mr. Klutz Is Nuts! make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend My Weird School #2: Mr. Klutz Is Nuts! 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 My Weird School #2: Mr. Klutz Is Nuts!?
My Weird School #2: Mr. Klutz Is Nuts! by Dan Gutman is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 3.8. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for My Weird School #2: Mr. Klutz Is Nuts!?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for My Weird School #2: Mr. Klutz Is Nuts!, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use My Weird School #2: Mr. Klutz Is Nuts! 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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