The Spelling Bee (Raz Kids L)

What problem does Jasmine face in the story?

• he has lost the class spelling bee.

• She is nervous about being in the school-wide spelling bee.

• Her friend Finn is mean to her.

• She lost her friends when she won the spelling bee.

How does Jasmine feel after she wins?

• surprised

• nervous

• thankful

• proud

What lesson does Jasmine learn in The Spelling Bee.

• She learns that people are good at different things.

• She learns that trying is more important than winning.

• She learns it's never okay to be mean to others.

• She learns it's important to go after your dreams.

How are Josh and Jasmine alike?

• They both make someone feel bad.

• They both win the school-wide spelling bee.

• They both stay up all night studying.

• They both learn an important lesson about kindness.

A word that means the opposite of win is _____.

• smirk

• glare

• compete

• fail

What effect does losing the school-wide spelling bee have on Jasmine?

• She promises Mr. Russo she will study harder.

• She apologizes to Finn for being unkind.

• She congratulates Josh for winning.

• She makes plans to win the spelling bee next year.

Where does this story take place?

• Jasmine's house

• Finn's church

• Jasmine's school

• Finn's neighborhood

Who is the mail character in the story?

• Jasmine

• Finn

• Mr. Russo

• Josh

How is Jasmine different at the end of the story?

• She learns that she should always listen to Mr. Russo.

• She discovers that she can do anything she puts her mind to.

• She realizes how she made Finn feel with her bragging.

• She understands how important it is to be kind to older students.

What does glaring mean?

• failing at something you try to do

• doing something for the purpose of winning

• smiling in a mocking manner

• staring in an angry way