Jessi Ramsey, Pet-Sitter Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal

Jessi Ramsey, Pet-Sitter 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

   So far, what have you learned about Jessi Ramsey and the responsibilities she is taking on? Use details from this chapter to explain what seems important to her.

2. Chapter 2

   What problem, question, or challenge stands out most in this chapter? Explain who is involved and why it matters to the story.

3. Chapter 3

   How does Jessi act when she is around other people or animals in this chapter? What does her behavior show about her personality?

   Example answer: In this chapter, I noticed that Jessi tries to be careful and thoughtful around others. She seems like someone who wants to do a good job, not just rush through things. Her actions show that she is responsible, but she may still have things to learn. I think this makes her feel like a real kid, because she is trying her best.

4. Chapter 4

   Choose one word or phrase from this chapter that helped you understand pet-sitting, feelings, or friendship. What do you think it means, and what clues helped you figure it out?

   Example answer: One word I would choose is a word that described how a character felt during a busy moment. I used the words and pictures around it to figure out whether the feeling was nervous, excited, or frustrated. The context helped because I could see what was happening before and after the word. This made the scene easier to understand.

5. Chapter 5

   What do the other members of the Baby-sitters Club add to the story in this chapter? Explain how their words or actions affect Jessi or the situation.

6. Chapter 6

   What prediction can you make about what might become difficult for Jessi as the story continues? Use evidence from this chapter to support your idea.

7. Chapter 7

   How does this chapter show responsibility? Describe one choice a character makes and explain whether you think it is a responsible choice.

8. Chapter 8

   What is one moment in this chapter where a character has to pay close attention or solve a problem? Explain what the character notices or does.

9. Chapter 9

   How do the pictures and words work together in this chapter to help you understand the story? Describe one panel, expression, or detail that stood out to you.

10. Chapter 10

    What does this chapter make you think about caring for pets or caring for others? Connect the chapter to something you know from your own life or another book.

11. Chapter 11

    How are Jessi's feelings changing, if they are changing, in this chapter? Use details from the chapter to explain your answer.

12. Chapter 12

    Which character do you understand better after reading this chapter? Explain what you learned about that character and how you learned it.

13. Chapter 13

    What is one decision Jessi or another character makes in this chapter? Do you agree with that decision? Why or why not?

14. Chapter 14

    What lesson or message might the author be building in this chapter about trust, friendship, or doing a job well? Explain your thinking with an example from the chapter.

15. Chapter 15

    After finishing this chapter, what question do you still have about Jessi, the pets, or the Baby-sitters Club? Why is that question important to the story?

    Example answer: One question I still have is whether Jessi will be able to handle all the responsibilities she has. This is important because pet-sitting seems like a job where small mistakes can become big problems. I also wonder how the Baby-sitters Club will help her if things get hard. My question makes me want to keep reading.