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Tales of a Fourth Grade
Nothingby Judy Blume
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Chapter 1
The Big WinnerKey Vocabulary
advertising noun published or broadcasted advertisements
commercial noun an advertisement on radio or television
business nounthe activity of making, buying, or selling goods or
providing services in exchange for money
operator nouna person who uses and controls something (such as a
machine, device, or business)
combination nouna result or product of combining two or more things or
people
Vocabulary UseFill in the blanks with the correct word.
1. The of the crane lifted heavy materials off the ground.
2. When I see s of delicious food on TV, it makes my mouth water!
3. I like to make smoothies with a of different fruit.
4. We can see a lot of on TV, in magazines and on the Internet.
5. My uncle owns his own so that means that he is his own boss.
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Discussion Questions
1. How did Peter’s mom feel when he brought home a turtle?
2. What is the biggest problem in Peter’s life?
3. What is Fudge’s real name?
Connect with the Text
Do you have a sibling that makes your life stressful? Can you relate with
Peter?
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Chapter 2
Mr. and Mrs. Juicy-OKey Vocabulary
pastime noun an activity that you enjoy doing during your free time
president nounsomeone who has the highest position in an
organization or business
advantage noun a good or desirable quality or feature
inspect verbto look at (something) carefully in order to learn more
about it, to find problems, etc.
reptile nounan animal (such as a snake, lizard, turtle, or alligator)
that has cold blood, that lays eggs, and that has a body covered with scales or hard parts
Vocabulary UseFill in the blanks with the correct word.
1. One of the s of being a teacher is helping students learn new things.
2. My grandpa’s favorite is fishing.3. After playing in the park, I ed my dog’s fur to make
sure there were no flees.4. The of the company must have a lot of
responsibilities.5. A can make a unique pet.
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Discussion Questions
1. Why was Peter so disappointed when the Yarbys visited his house?
2. What did Fudge bring to show everyone? How did Peter react?
3. Why did the Yarbys decide to leave for a hotel?
Connect with the Text
Have you ever tried a food or drink that you really didn’t like?
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Chapter 3
The Family DogKey Vocabulary
impress adjective to cause (someone) to feel admiration or interest
nibble verb to eat slowly or with small bites
expression noun a word or phrase
headstand nounthe act of positioning your body so that your head and
hands are on the floor and your legs and feet are straight up in the air
client nouna person who pays a professional person or
organization for services
Vocabulary UseFill in the blanks with the correct word.
1. I wanted to make my chocolate bar last so I ed it in small bites.
2. “Eat it or wear it” was an that Fudge’s dad made after Fudge refused to eat.
3. I tried to my friends by baking cookies for them.
4. After I did a few s, I started to feel dizzy.5. The s of the telephone company received one
month of free service.
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Discussion Questions
1. Who is the family dog in this chapter?
2. What did Peter have to do when Fudge refused to eat?
3. What food did mom make for Fudge? How did it make Peter feel?
Connect with the Text
What do you think about ‘Eat it or wear it’? Do you think it was a good idea?
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Chapter 4
My Brother the BirdKey Vocabulary
mugger noun a person who attacks and robs another person
headquarters nouna place from which something (such as a business
or a military action) is controlled or directed
pollution nounthe action or process of making land, water, air,
etc., dirty and not safe or suitable to use
hesitate verbto stop briefly before you do something especially because you are nervous or unsure about what to
do
handkerchief nouna small cloth used for wiping your face, nose, or
eyes
Vocabulary UseFill in the blanks with the correct word.
1. We can all do our part to reduce by using less water and riding our bikes more.
2. I d when I was offered the strange food.3. When I saw the strange food on the table, I d to
try it.4. The of LEGO is located in Denmark.5. A can be used instead of a tissue.
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Discussion Questions
1. Why doesn’t Peter hang around Central Park alone?
2. How does Peter feel about Sheila?
3. What happened to Fudge’s teeth? How did it happen?
Connect with the Text
How do you think Peter felt when his mom blamed him for Fudge’s
accident? Use examples from the text to support your answer.
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Chapter 5
The Birthday BashKey Vocabulary
fang noun a long, sharp tooth
appointment nounan agreement to meet with someone at a
particular time
grunt verb a short, low sound from the throat
holler verb to call out loudly
entertain verbto have people as guests in your home or
in a public place
Vocabulary UseFill in the blanks with the correct word.
1. Vampires are well-known for their scary s.2. At the park, a boy ed at his friend to get
his attention.3. The pig ed as it ate its food.4. My family likes to guests at our house
often.5. We have to make an before we can see a
doctor or a dentist.
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Discussion Questions
1. Who attended Fudge’s birthday party?
2. Why did mom start to lose her patience during the party?
3. How did Peter help out during the party?
Connect with the Text
Do you remember a birthday party that you had or attended when you were
younger? What did you enjoy most about it?
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Chapter 6
Fang Hits TownKey Vocabulary
measure verbto find out the size, length, or amount of
(something)
temper noun the tendency of someone to become angry
patient noun a person who receives medical care or treatment
geography nounan area of study that deals with the location of countries, cities, rivers, mountains, lakes, etc.
loafers noun a low shoe with no laces
Vocabulary UseFill in the blanks with the correct word.
1. These are easy to put on because they have no laces.
2. We can see many s when we visit a hospital.
3. In class, we can learn about many different places.
4. Every year, we can our height to see how much we have grown.
5. My dog has a bad when he’s hungry.
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Discussion Questions
1. How did the dentist get children to open their mouths?
2. What did Peter, Fudge and mom go shopping for?
3. Describe Fudge’s behavior at the store.
Connect with the Text
Do you enjoy going shopping? What types of things do you like going
shopping for?
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Chapter 7
The Flying Train CommitteeKey Vocabulary
transportation noun a way of traveling from one place to another place
committee nouna group of people who are chosen to do a particular job or to make decisions about
something
practical adjective likely to succeed and reasonable to do or use
microscope noun a device used for producing a much larger view of very small objects so that they can be seen clearly
chicken pox nouna disease that often affects children and that
causes a fever and red spots on the skin
Vocabulary UseFill in the blanks with the correct word.
1. We have a at our school which keeps our school clean.
2. It is always to bring an extra pencil for a test.3. A classmate was away for weeks because of 4. We all use some form of to get to
school.5. In Science, we can look at things under a .
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Discussion Questions
1. Describe Peter’s group project and his partners.
2. What annoyed Peter about Sheila?
3. What terrible happened to their project? How was it resolved?
Connect with the Text
Have you ever had to do a group project? How did you get along with your
group members?
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Chapter 8
The TV StarKey Vocabulary
examine verbto look at (something) closely and carefully in order
to learn more about it, to find problems, etc.
private adjective for the use of a single person or group
secretary nouna person whose job is to handle records, letters,
etc., for another person in an office
familiar adjective frequently seen, heard, or experienced
director noun a person who directs a play, movie, etc.
Vocabulary UseFill in the blanks with the correct word.
1. The pool was for residents of the apartment.
2. We the fish that we caught to guess what type it was.
3. The of a movie guides actors.4. The person at the supermarket looked very .5. At the doctor’s office, the took our
appointment.
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Discussion Questions
1. Why did mom have to leave home for a while? How did she feel about it?
2. What important event was happening at dad’s office?
3. What happened after Mr. Vincent chose Fudge for the commercial?
Connect with the Text
Do you think Fudge was a good fit for the commercial? Would you like to
be on TV someday? Why or why not?
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Chapter 9
Just Another Rainy DayKey Vocabulary
aisle noun a passage where people walk
concentrate verb to think about something
experiment noun something that is done as a test
groan verbto make a deep sound because of pain or some
strong emotion
squint verb to look at something with your eyes partly closed
Vocabulary UseFill in the blanks with the correct word.
1. I had to because I forgot to bring my glasses to class.
2. It was hard to with all the noise from outside!
3. The students ed when they heard about the test coming up.
4. On the airplane I had a window seat and my sister had the seat.
5. My friends and I did a fun by mixing different soda pops.
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Discussion Questions
1. How did Fudge make people in the movie theater angry?
2. How was dad’s cooking while mom was away?
3. What did mom see on TV when she returned? How did she react?
Connect with the Text
What are some foods that your family cooks well? Are there any that you
don’t particularly enjoy?
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Chapter 10
Dribble!Key Vocabulary
precious adjective very valuable or important
stretcher nouna device that is made of a long piece of thick cloth stretched between two poles and that is used for
carrying an injured or dead person
miserable adjective very unhappy
dreary adjective causing unhappiness or sad feelings
attendant noun an employee who serves or helps customers
Vocabulary UseFill in the blanks with the correct word.
1. The injured person had to be carried into the ambulance on a .
2. We all felt when the class party was cancelled.
3. The helped customers of the gas station.4. My mother has a necklace that her
grandmother gave her.5. The weather made everyone tired and gloomy.
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Discussion Questions
1. What terrible thing did Fudge do in this chapter?
2. What were some clues that led Peter to realize that Dribble was gone?
3. What kind of treatment was given to Fudge at the hospital?
Connect with the Text
How did Peter feel about what Fudge did in this chapter? Did his reaction
surprise you? Why or why not?
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