Word Jar Questions Worksheet
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Chapter 1 Companion Monalisa DeGross
Donavan's Word Jar
Chapter 1: The Word Collector
Read Chapter 1 carefully, then answer each question below in complete sentences using details from the story.
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Who is Donavan Allen?
Describe who he is, his family or personality, and what makes him special.
2
What kinds of things do Donavan's friends collect?
Name specific items mentioned in the chapter that other boys and girls gather.
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What makes Donavan's collection different?
Explain how collecting words is unlike collecting physical objects like marbles or coins.
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Why do you think Donavan enjoys collecting words?
Think about how words sound, how they make him feel, and what he loves about them.
Collector's Challenge: Your Own Word Jar
Donavan writes his favorite words on yellow slips of paper. Choose one wonderful or exciting word you would drop into your own word jar today:
My Collected Word:
Why I Chose This Word:
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Stuart Little Questions Worksheet
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Classic Chapter Companion E.B. White
Stuart Little
Chapters 1 & 2: In the Drain
Read Chapters 1 and 2 carefully, then answer each question in complete sentences using details and evidence from the story.
1
Who is Stuart Little?
Describe his family, his size, and what he looks like when he arrives in the Little home.
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What makes Stuart different from the rest of his family?
Compare Stuart's appearance and habits to his human parents and older brother George.
3
What happens to Mrs. Little's ring?
Explain how the ring was lost and where it ended up inside the house.
4
How does Stuart help his mother?
Describe the daring rescue plan to retrieve the ring and how Stuart completed the mission.
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What character traits does Stuart demonstrate?
Identify at least two traits (e.g., bravery, politeness, determination) and cite evidence from the text.
Character Spotlight: Small Size, Big Hero
In Chapter 2, Stuart proves that being small can actually be an extraordinary advantage. How did Stuart's size help his family when no adult could solve the problem?
Stuart Little by E.B. White • Chapters 1 & 2 Comprehension Page 1 of 1
