Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business Reading Comprehension Questions
by Barbara Park (1993) · 68 pages
Book Summary
Through a misunderstanding, Junie B. thinks that her new baby brother is really a baby monkey, and her report of this news creates excitement and trouble in her kindergarten class.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 7 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business.
1.What was Junie B. Jones's initial reaction to the news of a new baby brother?
2.Who first described the new baby as "the cutest little monkey"?
3.What did Junie B. tell her classmates about her new brother during show-and-tell?
4.What did Junie B.'s friends, Lucille and Grace, do to try and see the 'monkey' brother first?
5.Who helped Junie B. understand that her brother was not actually a monkey?
6.What is the name of Junie B. Jones's new baby brother?
7.What is a main theme of the story?
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business with children.
What was your favorite part of Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Barbara Park wanted second graders to learn from this story?
Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business?
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business by Barbara Park is recommended for 1st grade through 2nd grade through 3rd grade readers with an AR level of 2.9. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business?
ReadBuddy provides 7 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help 2nd grade students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business for reading practice?
Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences. ReadBuddy's AI-powered platform can generate additional personalized questions.