The Candy Smash Reading Comprehension Questions
by Jacqueline Davies
Part of the The Lemonade War series · Book 3 of 3
Book Summary
It's Valentine's Day, and the Treski siblings, Jessie and Evan, are facing a new challenge: a candy smash contest at school. Students guess the number of candies in a jar, and the closest guess wins the whole jar. Jessie, brilliant at math, is determined to win and becomes obsessed with calculating the exact number, even considering bending the rules. Evan feels overshadowed by his sister's genius and struggles to make his own guess, trying to find his own way to succeed. The story explores themes of sibling rivalry, honesty, the pressure to win, and finding one's own strengths, as both children learn valuable lessons about integrity and friendship.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The Candy Smash.
1.What kind of contest was announced at school on Valentine's Day?
2.Why was Jessie initially confident about winning the Candy Smash contest?
3.What did Jessie and Megan do that Jessie later felt guilty about?
4.Why did Evan feel overshadowed by Jessie at the beginning of the story?
5.What can you infer about Jessie's character when she decided to change her guess to an honest one?
6.How did Evan's approach to guessing the candy count differ from Jessie's initial approach?
7.What is a main theme of 'The Candy Smash'?
8.What lesson does Jessie learn by the end of the story?
9.How can you tell that Jessie changed from being obsessed with winning to valuing honesty?
10.What does the word 'obsessed' mean in the story when it says Jessie became 'obsessed with winning'?
11.When Jessie 'meticulously planned her strategy,' what does 'meticulously' mean?
12.What does it mean to act with 'integrity,' as Evan did when making his guess?
13.How do you think Jessie felt after confessing her mistake to her mom and Megan? Why do you think she felt that way?
14.If you were Evan, and your sister was so good at something you were trying to do, how would you try to find your own way to succeed?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from The Candy Smash to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The Candy Smash with children.
What was your favorite part of The Candy Smash? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The Candy Smash, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The Candy Smash make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The Candy Smash to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Jacqueline Davies wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is The Candy Smash?
The Candy Smash by Jacqueline Davies is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 4.2. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for The Candy Smash?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Candy Smash, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use The Candy Smash 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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