READY, FREDDY!

TOOTH TROUBLE

A READING RESPONSE
JOURNAL FOR
 NAME _________________ WHAT A CHARACTER!
As you read, think about Freddy. What words would
best describe his appearance, actions, thoughts, and
feelings? Use the bubble map below to describe Freddy.
 CHAPTER 5
GET READY…GET SET…
1. What did Freddy do to get Max even more upset right
before recess?
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2. How does Robbie react when he finds out about Freddy’s
plan?
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3. How did Jessie react when she found out about Freddy’s
plan?
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4. How does Max get ready for the fight with Freddy?
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5. What do you think will happen during the fight and why?
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 CHAPTER 6
THE FIGHT
1. What did Freddy call Max?
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2. What did Max call Freddy?
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3. What happened during the fight?
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4. How do you think Freddy feels after the fight and why?

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 CHAPTER 7
HARD, CRUNCHY THINGS
1. What happened to Max and Freddy after the fight?
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2. What advice does Robbie give Freddy so he might lose a
tooth?
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3. Why didn’t this advice work at Robbie’s house?
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4. How did Freddy’s mood change at Robbie’s house and why?
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5. What would you say to Freddy to cheer him up and why?
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 CHAPTER 8
I GIVE UP
1. How did Suzie know about Freddy’s fight?
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2. What did Freddy offer Suzie to keep quiet about the fight?
Why did Suzie say that wouldn’t work?
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3. How did Mom react after Freddy explained what happened
at school?
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4. What did Mom think might cheer Freddy up?
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5. Do you think Mom handled Freddy’s problem the right way
and why?
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