Judy Moody

The questions inside

One per chapter, across all 12 chapters — every question is editable before you print.

1. In Chapter 1, Judy starts the school year in a bad mood. What are two reasons she feels this way, and how do her actions show her feelings?
2. In Chapter 2, Mr. Todd gives the class the "Me" collage assignment. What do Judy's ideas for her collage show about what she cares about?
3. In Chapter 3, Judy compares her own life to other people's stories and adventures. Do you think she is being fair to herself when she thinks her life is boring? Why or why not?
4. In Chapter 4, choose one interesting word or phrase the author uses to describe Judy's mood, a character, or an event. What does it mean, and how does it help you picture the scene?
5. In Chapter 5, Judy faces a problem or disappointment. How does she react at first, and what does that reaction tell you about her personality?
6. In Chapter 6, Judy's family or friends affect her plans. How do they help, bother, or surprise her in this chapter?
7. In Chapter 7, Judy wants to be special or noticed. What does she do to try to stand out, and what do you think she learns from it?
8. In Chapter 8, how does this chapter show that being yourself can be more important than trying to impress other people?
9. In Chapter 9, pick a word that describes Judy's mood in this chapter. What evidence from the chapter supports your word choice?
10. In Chapter 10, Judy and the other characters make a plan, join in an activity, or work together. What goes well, and what does not go as expected?
11. In Chapter 11, Judy gets closer to finishing or sharing her collage. What final choices does she make, and why do those choices matter?
12. In Chapter 12, how has Judy changed from the beginning of the book to the end? Use examples from the story to explain your thinking.

Example answers

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In Chapter 2, Mr. Todd gives the class the "Me" collage assignment. What do Judy's ideas for her collage show about what she cares about?

I think Judy's collage ideas show that she wants people to know she is not ordinary. She cares about things that are unusual, funny, and connected to who she really is. She also wants her classmates to see that her life is interesting, even if she does not always feel that way. The assignment helps her start thinking more carefully about herself.

In Chapter 8, how does this chapter show that being yourself can be more important than trying to impress other people?

I think this chapter shows that Judy is most interesting when she acts like herself. When she tries too hard to impress people, she can get frustrated or make things harder. But when she shares her real interests and feelings, people understand her better. This reminds me that you do not have to be perfect to be special.

In Chapter 12, how has Judy changed from the beginning of the book to the end? Use examples from the story to explain your thinking.

At the beginning, Judy is in a terrible mood and thinks the school year will be boring. By the end, she understands that she has many interesting things to share. Her collage helps her see herself in a new way. I think Judy becomes more confident because she learns that being Judy Moody is already special.