Name:____________________
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Reading Packet
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Chapter 1: The Big Bulletin Board
Give three major events from this chapter. Write the page number where you
found your answer.
Event 1
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Event 2
Event 3
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Answer these questions in a complete sentence. Remember you can
use your book to go back and look for the answers.
1. What happened to Stanley? __________________________________
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a. Went to the store
b. ate breakfast
c. let the dog out
3. Did the doctor know how to help Stanley?
Yes
No
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2. What did Stanley and his family do before they went to the
doctor?
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4. Why did Mrs. Lambchop measure Stanley?
Mrs. Lambchop measured Stanley because she…
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Sequence these events from the story using numbers 1 – 5 .
____ Stanley’s parents take him to the doctor
____ Arthur told his parents to hurry to see Stanley
____ Stanley was measured for new clothes
____ Stanley and his family eat breakfast
____ Mr. and Mrs. Lambchop see Stanley flat in his bed
Make a prediction about what will happen next in the story.
Next I think __________________________________________________
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Chapter 2: Being Flat
Answer these questions in complete sentences
1. Did Stanley like being flat?
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Yes
No
2. What did Stanley do to help his mom?
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3. Why did Stanley go to California?
a. to go on a field trip
b. to visit his friend
c. to see some family members with his Mom
4. How did Stanley get to California? ___________________
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5. What two things did Mrs. Lambchop pack for Stanley?
1. ___________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________
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Make a prediction of what is going to happen in the next chapter. __
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Draw a picture that shows the main idea of the chapter.
Write 3 sentences explaining your picture and why this is the main
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idea of the chapter. _______________________________
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Chapter 3: Stanley the Kite
Answer these comprehension questions in complete sentences.
1. Where did Mr. Lambchop like to take the boys on Sundays?
Mrs. Lambchop took the boys to ______________________________
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2. How did Stanley get to the park? What did his dad do to him?
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3. Why did Arthur put books on himself?
a. he had a stomachache
b. he fell while carrying the books
c. he was jealous and wanted to be like Stanley
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4. Do you think that Stanley will forgive Arthur? Why? _________
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Sequence these events from the story using numbers 1 – 6.
_____ Arthur tries to make himself flat.
_____ Stanley was stuck in a tree.
_____ Mr. Lambchop takes the boys out for a day.
_____ Stanley would not speak to his brother.
_____ Arthur flew Stanley like a kite.
_____ Arthur apologized to Stanley.
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Draw a picture of your favorite thing to do at the park.
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Chapter 4: The Museum Thieves
Answer these comprehension questions in complete sentences.
1. Who was Mr. Dart?
a. a visitor a the museum
b. the director of the museum
c. a man working at the store
2. What was Mr. Dart’s problem?______________________
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3. What were the two reasons that the museum is hard to guard?
1. _____________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________
4. How did the thieves get into the museum?______________
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a. a sucker
b. a medal
c. a trophy
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5. What did the chief of police give to Stanley?
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6. Draw a picture of how you would disguise Stanley.
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Chapter 5: Arthur’s Good Idea
Answer these comprehension questions in complete sentences.
1. Why was Stanley sad?___________________________
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2. What was Arthur’s idea? _________________________
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3. Did Arthur’s idea work?
Yes
No
4. How did Stanley and his family celebrate?______________
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___ Arthur heard Stanley crying
___ Stanley and his family had hot chocolate
___ Stanley’s feelings get hurt because kids are teasing him
___ Arthur got an idea to help Stanley get back to normal
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Sequence these events using numbers 1 – 4.
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