Comprehension
Story Elements
Words/Phrases
Comprehension 2
Comprehension 3
100
Bean didn't want to play with Ivy in the beginning of the story because she thought Ivy was _______________.
What is BORING?
100
Name 2 settings from this story.
What are Bean's house, Ivy's house, the neigborhood.
100
"You got to dress for success" most likely means ___________.
What is Wear your nicest clothes.
100
Ivy really wants to become a _____________.
What is a WITCH?
100
How old Nancy is.
What is 11 years old?
200
Ivy decides to dig a pond to find these...
What are DEAD FROGS?
200
Name two other characters besides Ivy and Bean.
Who are Nancy, Mom, Mrs. Trantz, Ivy's mom, etc.
200
If something is really simple, you might use this phrase to describe it. (Hint: It was a title of a chapter)
What is "EASY-PEASY"?
200
Ivy shared this really "secret" item to Bean.
What is her book of spells?
200
Name 2 ways Ivy and Bean are both alike.
What are creative, fun, live in the same neighborhood, both are 7 years old, both can be mean, both can pretend, both of their mother's say they are "nice girls."
300
This is the backyard that Ivy and Bean get caught sneaking through.
Who is Mrs. Trantz?
300
Describe one of the MAIN PROBLEMS in the story.
What is Ivy and Bean get in trouble, Ivy and Bean initially don't like each other, Bean and her relationship with her sister, Nancy, etc.
300
“Reading made her jumpy.” In this sentence, “jumpy” most likely means _________.
What is ANTSY?
300
This is how Ivy and Bean got out of trouble with Mrs. Trantz.
What is Ivy pretending to be sick.
300
Ivy wants to place on spell on this character next.
Who is Mrs. Trantz?
400
Ivy and Bean cast this spell on Nancy.
What is the DANCING SPELL?
400
Characters: Bean is a nickname for ____________.
What is Bernadette?
400
This word can describe someone who does not like to spend money.
What is a "TIGHTWAD"?
400
Nancy was really crying at the kitchen table because
What is she wanted to get her ears pierced?
400
This is Bean's punishment at the end of the story.
What is NO DESSERT AND VIDEO GAMES FOR A WEEK?
500
DETAILS: How many worms did Ivy need to cast her spell on Nancy?
What is TEN (10)?
500
Theme: This would be the best theme for the book.
What is FRIENDSHIP?
500
PREVIEW WORD: This word means to be sad or down and out.
What is GLUM?
500
Bean felt very _____________ when she realized Nancy was not crying over her.
What is ANGRY?
500
Two ways Bean helps Ivy look more like a real witch.
What is paint her face, make a better robe, and paint her wand?
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