Monsters in space!

The questions inside

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

1. What important problem or mystery is introduced in Chapter 1, and how does Zack react to it?
2. After reading Chapter 2, what do you think might happen next? Use at least one clue from the chapter to explain your prediction.
3. How does Zack show what kind of person he is in Chapter 3? Describe one choice he makes and what it tells you about him.
4. What new information do we learn in Chapter 4 that helps explain the monsters or the space setting?
5. Which character in Chapter 5 would you most want as a friend during a scary space adventure? Explain your choice with details from the chapter.
6. What lesson about being brave, careful, or working together starts to appear in Chapter 6?
7. What is the biggest challenge the characters face in Chapter 7, and how do they try to solve it?
8. How do the events in Chapter 8 change what Zack or the reader understands about the monsters?
9. Do you think the characters make a smart decision in Chapter 9? Why or why not?
10. What mood does Chapter 10 create, such as suspenseful, funny, exciting, or scary? What details help create that mood?
11. How has Zack changed from the beginning of the story to Chapter 11? Give an example from the text.
12. What do you think is the main message of Monsters in Space!, and how does the ending help show that message?

Example answers

Printed at the front of the booklet, so your reader can see what a strong answer looks like.

After reading Chapter 2, what do you think might happen next? Use at least one clue from the chapter to explain your prediction.

I think Zack and the other characters are going to find out that the monsters are not exactly what they seem. The chapter gives clues that something unusual is happening in space, and Zack seems curious instead of just scared. I predict he will try to learn more before deciding what to do. That would fit his character because he usually wants to understand problems.

Which character in Chapter 5 would you most want as a friend during a scary space adventure? Explain your choice with details from the chapter.

I would most want Zack as my friend during a scary space adventure. He might feel nervous, but he does not give up when things get strange. I like that he pays attention and tries to help the people around him. If I were in space with monsters nearby, I would want a friend who stayed brave and kept thinking.

Do you think the characters make a smart decision in Chapter 9? Why or why not?

I think the characters make a smart decision because they try to solve the problem instead of just running away. They use what they have learned so far, which shows they are paying attention. Their choice is still risky, but it makes sense because they want to keep everyone safe. I like when characters are brave but also think before they act.