Characters
Who is the main character who wants to be a spy?
Josh
What do Josh and Brian pretend to be?
Spies
Where does much of the story take place?
At school
Spy
A secret person or animal who watches others to gather information
Is Josh a real professional spy?
No, he is a third grader pretending to be a spy.
What is Josh's sister's name?
Rachel
What kind of information do the boys try to collect?
Secrets/information about their school
What do Josh and his friend get involved in?
A spying adventure
Talent Show
A school event where students perform special skills like singing, dancing, or telling jokes
What makes his story funny?
Kids trying to act like serious spies
Who is Josh's best friend and partner in spying?
Brian
What do spies use to secretly watch or listen?
What does Josh learn about being a spy?
That spying is not as easy or safe as it seems.
Hypnotize
To put someone into a trance-like sleep state
What is the main problem Josh faces?
His spy activities cause unexpected trouble.
What grade is Josh in?
Third grade
Why do Josh and Brian want to be spies?
They think spying is exciting and fun.
What causes problems for Josh during his adventure?
His spying and attempts to uncover secrets
Ventriloquist
Someone who can speak without moving their lips, making it look like a dummy or animal is talking
How does Josh change during the story?
He learns from his experiences and mistakes.
Who helps Josh and Brian with their spy plans?
Rachel
What happens when their spying gets them into trouble?
They have to deal with the consequences of their actions.
What is one important lesson from the story?
Our actions can have consequences, and we should think before we act.
Perked
To become lively or attentive, like dog's ears lifting up
What does the title I Was a Third Grade Spy tell us about the story?
It tells us that the main character is a third grader who gets involved in spying.