comprehension
Who is the Recess Queen
Mean Jean is the Recess Queen.
Why do you think the other children obey Mean Jean
The kids are scared of what she might do.
What is one theme, or lesson, in The Recess Queen?
One theme is that kindness can change the way people act.
What character trait describes Mean Jean
Mean Jean is bossy.
What does Bossy mean?
always telling other people what to do.
How do the other kids feel about Mean Jean?
he other kids are afraid of her and follow her rules.
Why is Katie Sue not afraid of Mean Jean?
Katie Sue may not be afraid because she is confident and friendly.
How does Katie Sue help teach the theme of friendship?
She shows friendship by being kind to Mean Jean and asking her to play.
What character trait describes Katie Sue?
Katie Sue is brave.
What does recess mean?
a break during the school day when children can play.
What does Katie Sue do that surprises everyone?
Katie Sue talks to Mean Jean and asks her to play.
What can you infer about Mean Jean’s feelings before Katie Sue arrived?
Mean Jean may have felt lonely or unhappy
What does Mean Jean learn by the end of the story?
Mean Jean learns that playing nicely with others is better than being bossy.
How does Mean Jean act after becoming friends with Katie Sue?
Mean Jean acts kind and friendly.
What does confident mean?
feeling sure of yourself and not afraid.
How does Mean Jean change by the end of the story?
Mean Jean becomes kinder and starts playing nicely with the other children.
Why does Mean Jean decide to play with Katie Sue instead of being mean to her?
Mean Jean likely realizes that Katie Sue wants to be her friend and that playing together is more fun than controlling others.
Why is kindness important in the story?
Kindness helps the children become friends and makes recess more fun for everyone.
Which character trait best describes the other children at the beginning of the story?
The other children seem nervous or scared.
What does friendly mean?
kind and pleasant to other people.
What is the main lesson of the book?
Being friendly and kind can help people make friends and change bad behavior.
What can readers infer about the playground after Mean Jean changes?
Readers can infer that the playground becomes happier, friendlier, and more fun for everyone.
What lesson can students learn from this book to use at school?
Students can learn to include others, be friendly, and treat classmates with respect.
What trait does Katie Sue show when she asks Mean Jean to play?
Katie Sue shows kindness and confidence.
What does include mean?
to invite someone to join a group or activity.