TRIPPING OVER THE LUNCH LADY READING COMPREHENSION

When characters, settings, and actions seem real but the author made them up, is a. . .

• realistic fiction

• biography

• nonfiction

• fable

What generalization can you make about Jinx?

• Jinx is always having accidents.

• Jinx is always traveling around the world.

• Jinx is always taking selfies.

• Jinx is always perfect.

Could the things that happen to Jinx happen in real life?

• They are always happening to the same person.

• Things happen but the story is exaggerated.

• It is impossible to fall off the trampoline.

How does Jinx get her nickname?

• Her aunt names her because she was a cute girl who liked to jump.

• His uncle names her because she got stuck in boxes, boots, tables.

• His mom names her because she crawled backward.

• His dad names her because she has back luck.

Why does Jinx think she will become a square dancing star?

• She thinks square dancing is difficult.

• She wants everybody to stop calling her Jinx.

• She thinks square dancing is in her genes.

Why would Mr. Deimeister's be afraid of Jinx?

• Mr. Deimeister is afraid of everybody at school.

• Jinx used to scream at him.

• Jinx broke Mr. Deimeister's nose.

Which argument will convince Mr. Deimeister about having a square dancing class?

• It is a very funny activity and the school can invite more kids to learn it.

• It is good exercise and kids will benefit from learning a new skill.

• It is a good workout, better than soccer or basketball.

What is the meaning of "promenading"? How happy I'd be if my two feet were safely planted on the wooden floor, promenading down the court.

• dancing

• resting

• moving

How would you describe Jinx?

• happy and determined

• clumsy and loud

• dreamy and serious

What happened to Jinx on the day she ate tuna casserole?

• She had a lucky day.

• She went on a field trip.

• She got sick.