Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal

Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook 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 6 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 is the most important thing that happened to Junie B. in this chapter? Tell where it happened, who was involved, and how Junie B. reacted.

2. Chapter 2

   Based on what Junie B. has said or done so far about things that get lost or found, what do you predict she will do next? Explain the clues that helped you make your prediction.

   Example answer: I predict that Junie B. will have trouble making the right choice at first. She often thinks about problems in a funny way, and she may try to convince herself that what she wants is okay. My clue is that the story is already focusing on lost and found things. I think she will need help from an adult or a friend to understand what is fair.

3. Chapter 3

   How would you describe Junie B. as a character in this chapter? Use one choice, action, or piece of dialogue from the chapter to support your thinking.

4. Chapter 4

   This book makes readers think about honesty, fairness, and whether a found item belongs to the person who finds it. What lesson about doing the right thing is starting to show so far?

   Example answer: The lesson I see so far is that finding something does not always mean you get to keep it. If the item belongs to someone else, honesty means trying to return it. Junie B. seems to be learning that wanting something and deserving it are not the same. This lesson matters because everyone has lost something important before.

5. Chapter 5

   Choose a funny or interesting word or phrase Barbara Park uses in this chapter. What do you think it means, and how does it help you hear Junie B.’s voice?

   Example answer: I chose the word “crook” because it is a strong and funny word for a kid like Junie B. to think about. I think it means someone who steals or does something dishonest. The word makes Junie B.’s voice sound dramatic, like she is making the problem feel huge. It also shows how confused she can be when she is trying to figure out right and wrong.

6. Chapter 6

   Do you agree with the way Junie B., her classmates, or an adult handled a problem in this chapter? Explain your opinion and tell what you might have done in the same situation.