Monsters in space! Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal
Monsters in space! has 12 chapters · Grades 3–5
Zack is shocked when he goes to school one day and finds a monster in his seat! Who/what is this creature?
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Chapter by chapter Each question is about its own chapter.
What important problem or mystery is introduced in Chapter 1, and how does Zack react to it?See all 12 questions ↓
About the book
Zack is shocked when he goes to school one day and finds a monster in his seat! Who/what is this creature? At first Zack is scared, but he soon finds that this monster, Al, is kind and friendly. Zack and Al become fast friends, and Zack goes to Al’s planet and meets all kinds of other monsters. Zack realizes that just because Al looks different, it doesn’t mean that he’s weird or strange.
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Monsters in space! questions by chapter
We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. One question per chapter, across all 12 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.
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Chapter 1
What important problem or mystery is introduced in Chapter 1, and how does Zack react to it?
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Chapter 2
After reading Chapter 2, what do you think might happen next? Use at least one clue from the chapter to explain your prediction.
Example answer: 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.
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Chapter 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.
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Chapter 4
What new information do we learn in Chapter 4 that helps explain the monsters or the space setting?
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Chapter 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.
Example answer: 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.
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Chapter 6
What lesson about being brave, careful, or working together starts to appear in Chapter 6?
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Chapter 7
What is the biggest challenge the characters face in Chapter 7, and how do they try to solve it?
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Chapter 8
How do the events in Chapter 8 change what Zack or the reader understands about the monsters?
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Chapter 9
Do you think the characters make a smart decision in Chapter 9? Why or why not?
Example answer: 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.
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Chapter 10
What mood does Chapter 10 create, such as suspenseful, funny, exciting, or scary? What details help create that mood?
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Chapter 11
How has Zack changed from the beginning of the story to Chapter 11? Give an example from the text.
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Chapter 12
What do you think is the main message of Monsters in Space!, and how does the ending help show that message?
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How to use this Monsters in space! reading journal
At home, as a discussion guide
After each chapter your reader writes a few lines on that chapter’s question. Read the answer together at bedtime: it shows what they understood and gives you something real to talk about, without a quiz.
In class, as a novel study
Print a class set (booklets fold from plain letter paper) and use one question per chapter as the reading-response or literature-circle prompt. The example answers at the front show what a full answer looks like.
Homeschool
One booklet covers the whole book, 12 chapters, so it doubles as the reading log for Monsters in space!. Reword any question before printing to match your reader.
Printing
The booklet PDF prints on ordinary 8.5 × 11 paper: print double-sided (flip on the short edge) at 100%, fold the stack in half and staple on the fold. There is also a one-page-per-sheet PDF and A5 binder pages.
Where the questions come from
Each question is about its own chapter. We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. The questions were drafted with AI from what is known about the book and checked before publishing; every one is editable before you print.
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