Marisol McDonald
Doesn't Match
Doesn't Match
Who is the narrator of the story?
Marisol
What was Judy Moody in a sourball mood at the beginning of the story?
Her school pictures came home.
How can you tell Stink really likes frogs? (1 sentence!)
He studies the sounds of all the frogs.
Which point of view is "Scaredy Squirrel" written?
It is written in third-person.
Why couldn't Zach win at swimming?
He was a weak swimmer, not good at sports, and afraid of losing.
He's mismatched like Marisol.
What is "Antarctica"?
Why does stink want to learn frog calls?
He wants to participate in the First Annual Frog Neck Lake Frog Count.
How does Scaredly Squirrel feel when he starts to glide?
He feels excited.
What was the bravest thing Zach had ever done?
He jumped into the water.
How does Marisol feel when she tries to match?
She feels upset all day.
What kit did Judy find in her closet?
She found a Make-Your-Own Lip Gloss Kit.
Is Judy encouraging and supportive to Stink? Tell why or why not?
Yes, she is encouraging and supportive because she tried her best to help Stink reach his goal by creating a fun game for him.
What change did Scaredy Squirrel make at the end of the story?
He made a drastic change in his routine by adding "jump into the unknown" at 9:37 AM.
What does it mean when "Zach inched toward the water"?
It means he slowly got closer to the water.
Why does Ms. Apple write a note to Marisol?
She wants Marisol to know that she is marvelous just the way she is and she doesn't have to match.
What does Jessica use to wake up on time every morning?
She uses a Walkie Clockie.
What is the MAIN IDEA of this story? (1 sentence!)
Stink works hard to reach a goal.
Explain how Scaredy Squirrel's exit plan and his emergency kit are alike. What do they both do?
They both plan to protect him from things he's afraid of.
What is the main lesson from Zach's story? Explain and give one example from the story.
Readers can learn that you can overcome your fears if you keep trying. For example, Zach was once terrified of water, but he practiced little by little until he could swim and even become a champion swimmer.
What lesson does Marisol learn in the end?
Be true to who you are.
In order to stay in a good mood, Judy Moody noted "homework," "magic trick," and "write a story."
Use an idiom to explain what happened at the end of the story.
Stink passed the quick with flying colors.
What lesson does Scaredy Squirrel learned in the story?
Don't waste your time being afraid of unknown things.
How did Zach show determination in the story? Explain using details from the text.
Zach showed determination by working hard to overcome his fear of water. He went to the lake every day with Trip and slowly got closer to the water. First, he put one toe in, and then his whole foot, and later he walked up to his knees. Finally, he bravely jumped into the water.