Grade 2AR Level 4.2

The Candy Smash

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by Jacqueline Davies

Part of the The Lemonade War series · Book 2 of 2

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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

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

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1What kind of contest was announced at school on Valentine's Day?

Comprehensioneasy

2Why was Jessie initially confident about winning the Candy Smash contest?

Comprehensioneasy

3What did Jessie and Megan do that Jessie later felt guilty about?

Comprehensionmedium

4Why did Evan feel overshadowed by Jessie at the beginning of the story?

Inferencemedium

5What can you infer about Jessie's character when she decided to change her guess to an honest one?

Inferencehard

6How did Evan's approach to guessing the candy count differ from Jessie's initial approach?

Inferencemedium

7What is a main theme of 'The Candy Smash'?

thememedium

8What lesson does Jessie learn by the end of the story?

themehard

9How can you tell that Jessie changed from being obsessed with winning to valuing honesty?

analysishard

10What does the word 'obsessed' mean in the story when it says Jessie became 'obsessed with winning'?

Vocabularymedium

11When Jessie 'meticulously planned her strategy,' what does 'meticulously' mean?

Vocabularymedium

12What does it mean to act with 'integrity,' as Evan did when making his guess?

Vocabularyhard

13How do you think Jessie felt after confessing her mistake to her mom and Megan? Why do you think she felt that way?

discussionhard

14If 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?

discussionmedium

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Discussion Prompts

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1“What was your favorite part of The Candy Smash? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from The Candy Smash, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did The Candy Smash make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend The Candy Smash to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think Jacqueline Davies wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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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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