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Comprehension Questions
Questions for Chapter 1-4
These questions can be printed out for use as a written activity, or used for Think-Pair-Share activities - also known as Buddy Talk.
Questions for Chapter 1-4
These questions can be printed out for use as a written activity, or used for Think-Pair-Share activities - also known as Buddy Talk.
Chapter 1 Encounters
1. You find out pretty quickly that the bug-fellows of
Meadowfield have their own names for things.
What are some of the names they use in chapter one
and what do you think they mean?
Name Meaning___
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2. From the descriptions in the first chapter, can you tell
what time of the year it is? How did you decide?
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3. Why was Worker 1200 so mad at Cockroach?
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4. What do you think was the real reason Silverfish
didn't want Cockroach in her home?
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5. Compare and contrast how Silverfish and Cockroach
seem to be different and how they seem to be alike.
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1. You find out pretty quickly that the bug-fellows of
Meadowfield have their own names for things.
What are some of the names they use in chapter one
and what do you think they mean?
Name Meaning___
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2. From the descriptions in the first chapter, can you tell
what time of the year it is? How did you decide?
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3. Why was Worker 1200 so mad at Cockroach?
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4. What do you think was the real reason Silverfish
didn't want Cockroach in her home?
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5. Compare and contrast how Silverfish and Cockroach
seem to be different and how they seem to be alike.
Same Different____
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Chapter 2 Mantis
1. Why do you think the author decided that Praying Mantis
should be so interested in playing 'hide and seek'?
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1. Why do you think the author decided that Praying Mantis
should be so interested in playing 'hide and seek'?
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Chapter 3 Loomer Rumors
1. Give an example of another way that Silverfish could
have handled Cockroach's problem.
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2. Have you ever had to help someone in need? If so,
how did you handle it? Did you expect something in return?
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Chapter 4 Sticky Situation
1. Worker 1200 helps to cool down the hive, just as
bees do in nature. Name another bee behavior that
occurs in this chapter that you think bees may
actually do in nature?
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2. Who do you think won the Waterboatman race and why?
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3. Why do you think the author doesn't say who won?
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1. Give an example of another way that Silverfish could
have handled Cockroach's problem.
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2. Have you ever had to help someone in need? If so,
how did you handle it? Did you expect something in return?
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Chapter 4 Sticky Situation
1. Worker 1200 helps to cool down the hive, just as
bees do in nature. Name another bee behavior that
occurs in this chapter that you think bees may
actually do in nature?
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2. Who do you think won the Waterboatman race and why?
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3. Why do you think the author doesn't say who won?
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Questions for Chapter 5 - 7
These questions can be printed out for use as a written activity or used for Think-Pair-Share activities - also known as Buddy Talk.
Chapter 5 Silverfish
1. In your opinion, are the risks that Silverfish is taking
on her journey worth the reward she hopes for?
Explain your answer.
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2. What do you think the yellow-eyed creature on the
stream bed is? Give evidence for your answer.
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Chapter 6 Stinkbug
1. Explain why Silverfish was or was not being
completely honest when she told Stinkbug the reason
she wanted to talk to Scarab the Dung?
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2. Why do you think the author included the
Question Stone at this point in the story?
This presents an opportunity for the instructor to explain foreshadowing.
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Chapter 7 The Tallest Tree
1. Showing evidence from chapters 6 and 7, describe
Stinkbug's character.
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2. If the situation was reversed, do you think Silverfish
would try to save Stinkbug? Explain your answer
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3. Now that you have finished part one, predict what
you think may happen next in the story.
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These questions can be printed out for use as a written activity or used for Think-Pair-Share activities - also known as Buddy Talk.
Chapter 5 Silverfish
1. In your opinion, are the risks that Silverfish is taking
on her journey worth the reward she hopes for?
Explain your answer.
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2. What do you think the yellow-eyed creature on the
stream bed is? Give evidence for your answer.
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Chapter 6 Stinkbug
1. Explain why Silverfish was or was not being
completely honest when she told Stinkbug the reason
she wanted to talk to Scarab the Dung?
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2. Why do you think the author included the
Question Stone at this point in the story?
This presents an opportunity for the instructor to explain foreshadowing.
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Chapter 7 The Tallest Tree
1. Showing evidence from chapters 6 and 7, describe
Stinkbug's character.
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2. If the situation was reversed, do you think Silverfish
would try to save Stinkbug? Explain your answer
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3. Now that you have finished part one, predict what
you think may happen next in the story.
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