Dawn and the Impossible Three Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal

Dawn and the Impossible Three questions by chapter

We know the book, its characters, setting and story, but not what happens in each chapter. So every question is written for this book, and any of them works wherever your reader has just stopped. One question per chapter, across all 15 chapters, and every one is editable before you print. The example answers under 3 of the chapters are the ones printed at the front of the booklet.

1. Chapter 1

   What have you learned so far about Dawn and her place in the Baby-sitters Club? Describe one detail that helps you understand her situation.

2. Chapter 2

   Based on what you have read, what challenge do you predict Dawn will face next? Explain which clue led to your prediction.

3. Chapter 3

   Which of Dawn's choices so far shows what kind of person she is? Explain what that choice tells you about her.

   Example answer: I think Dawn's wish to take on a big baby-sitting job shows that she is determined. She wants Kristy to see that she can be a good member of the club. I admire her willingness to try something difficult. I also wonder if wanting to prove herself could make her take on more than she can handle.

4. Chapter 4

   How would you explain Dawn's situation to someone who has not read this far? Include the people involved and what Dawn wants.

5. Chapter 5

   What does the story suggest so far about how hard it can be to join a group? Connect your idea to Dawn and the Baby-sitters Club.

6. Chapter 6

   How do you think Kristy feels about Dawn at this point? Use something Kristy says or does, or explain what you still wonder about her feelings.

7. Chapter 7

   The title calls the three children "impossible." What does that word suggest here, and how does it fit—or not fit—what you have read so far?

   Example answer: I think "impossible" means extremely hard to manage, not that caring for the children truly cannot be done. Dawn's job with the Barrett children sounds much harder than she expected. The word makes me imagine a baby-sitter feeling overwhelmed. I would not use it to mean that the children are bad people, because children can be difficult and still need care.

8. Chapter 8

   What have you noticed so far about the responsibilities of a baby-sitter? Explain which responsibility seems most important and why.

9. Chapter 9

   Which detail in your latest chapter helps you understand Dawn's world better? Explain what it adds to your understanding of her home, friendships, or baby-sitting work.

10. Chapter 10

    If Dawn asked you what she should do next, what advice would you give her? Explain how your advice fits the situation she is in now.

11. Chapter 11

    What seems to matter most to Dawn so far: belonging, proving herself, helping others, or something else? Support your answer with a detail from your reading.

12. Chapter 12

    Do you think it is fair for Dawn to feel that she needs to prove herself to Kristy? Explain your opinion using what you know about their situation so far.

    Example answer: I do not think Dawn should have to take on an extra-hard job just to be accepted. She is new to the Baby-sitters Club, and Kristy is not happy about her joining. I think Kristy should give Dawn a fair chance instead of deciding that the club was better without her. Dawn can show that she is responsible without having to do everything perfectly.

13. Chapter 13

    Where do you see a difference between being helpful and taking on too much responsibility in the story so far? Explain how you would tell the difference.

14. Chapter 14

    Which person in the story would you most like to talk with at this point? Tell what you would ask Dawn, Kristy, Mrs. Barrett, or another character, and why.

15. Chapter 15

    What question are you most eager for the story to answer next? Explain why it matters to Dawn's baby-sitting work or her friendships.