Pizza Face Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal
Pizza Face has 12 chapters · 224 pages
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Inside the journal: 12 chapter pages, one question each · 3 example answers · a cover for your reader’s name
Written for this book Questions about this story, good after any chapter.
So far, what challenge is Rex dealing with in this chapter, and how does it affect his day at school or at home?See all 12 questions ↓
A printable reading journal for Pizza Face: one question per chapter, with example answers.
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Pizza Face 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 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
So far, what challenge is Rex dealing with in this chapter, and how does it affect his day at school or at home?
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Chapter 2
How does Rex seem to feel about his appearance in this chapter? Use clues from his thoughts, words, or actions.
Example answer: I think Rex feels embarrassed and worried about how he looks. He pays a lot of attention to his face, which shows that it is bothering him. Instead of feeling relaxed around other people, he seems nervous about what they might notice. This helps me understand that his problem is not just acne, but also how it makes him feel inside.
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Chapter 3
What is one choice Rex makes in this chapter, and what does that choice show about his personality?
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Chapter 4
Which moment in this chapter feels most important to Rex’s growing-up story? Explain why it matters.
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Chapter 5
What words or pictures in this chapter help you understand Rex’s mood? Describe one example and what it shows.
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Chapter 6
How do other people’s reactions affect Rex in this chapter? What does this reveal about friendship, family, or fitting in?
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Chapter 7
What is one problem Rex has not solved yet? Predict what he might try next, based on what you know so far.
Example answer: One problem Rex has not solved yet is how to feel comfortable with himself when he is worried about being judged. I predict he might try to hide his feelings at first, because that can seem easier than talking about them. Later, I think he may need help from someone he trusts. The story makes me think Rex still has a lot to figure out.
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Chapter 8
What lesson about self-confidence, embarrassment, or kindness is beginning to appear in the story? Support your idea with evidence from this chapter.
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Chapter 9
How does the setting, such as school or home, make Rex’s problem feel easier or harder in this chapter?
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Chapter 10
Choose a word, phrase, or expression from this chapter that stands out to you. What do you think it means, and why is it important?
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Chapter 11
What is your opinion of how Rex handles a difficult moment in this chapter? What might you have done in his place?
Example answer: I think Rex handles the difficult moment in a realistic way, even if he does not handle it perfectly. When people feel embarrassed, they sometimes get quiet, upset, or make choices they regret. In his place, I might have tried to talk to a friend or take a break before reacting. I like that the book shows growing up can be messy.
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Chapter 12
By the end of this chapter, how has your understanding of Rex changed? Explain what you noticed about him now that you did not notice before.
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How to use this Pizza Face 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 Pizza Face. 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
Questions about this story, good after any 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. The questions were drafted with AI from what is known about the book and checked before publishing; every one is editable before you print.