The Rainbow Fish Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal
The Rainbow Fish has 6 chapters
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Inside the journal: 6 chapter pages, one question each · 3 example answers · a cover for your reader’s name
Chapter by chapter Each question is about its own chapter.
What makes Rainbow Fish different from the other fish, and how do the other fish react to him at the beginning of the story?See all 6 questions ↓
A printable reading journal for The Rainbow Fish: one question per chapter, with example answers.
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The Rainbow Fish 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 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.
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Chapter 1
What makes Rainbow Fish different from the other fish, and how do the other fish react to him at the beginning of the story?
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Chapter 2
When the little blue fish asks for one shiny scale, why do you think Rainbow Fish says no? What does this show about his character at that moment?
Example answer: I think Rainbow Fish says no because he is very proud of his shiny scales and does not want to lose what makes him special. He seems to care more about looking beautiful than about being kind to the little blue fish. This shows that, at that moment, he is selfish and maybe afraid to share. He has not learned yet that friendship can matter more than being admired.
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Chapter 3
After the other fish stop wanting to be around Rainbow Fish, what do you predict he will do next, and why?
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Chapter 4
The wise octopus tells Rainbow Fish to give away his shiny scales. What lesson or theme do you think the octopus is trying to teach him?
Example answer: I think the octopus is trying to teach Rainbow Fish that sharing can bring happiness. Rainbow Fish thinks his scales are the only thing that makes him important, but the octopus wants him to see that kindness is more valuable. The lesson is that being generous can help you make friends. I think the story shows that happiness grows when we share it with others.
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Chapter 5
The word “admired” means to be looked at with wonder or respect. How does Rainbow Fish’s feeling about being admired change as the story goes on?
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Chapter 6
Do you think Rainbow Fish makes the right choice by sharing his scales? Why or why not? Use details from the story to support your opinion.
Example answer: I think Rainbow Fish makes the right choice because sharing helps him become happier and less lonely. At first, he keeps all his shiny scales and the other fish do not want to be near him. After he gives some scales away, the fish include him and he feels joy. In my opinion, having friends is better than keeping something beautiful all to yourself.
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How to use this The Rainbow Fish 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, 6 chapters, so it doubles as the reading log for The Rainbow Fish. 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.