Ramona Quimby, Age 8

Ramona’s family doesn’t have a lot of money. Their father is going back to school. When have you wanted something you couldn’t afford? Talk about them with a parent or adult friend.
Willa Jean is a little girl. She is a bit of a bully. She doesn’t take no for an answer. Who in another story. wants everything that she wants. What other character in another story is also a bully? Use a Venn diagram. How are they like Willa Jean? How are they different? Share your diagram with a parent.
Ramona is starting in a new school. There are new students and new teachers. She works hard to make everyone like her. Ultimately, you can’t control what others think. Was it important to try to make others like her? Talk about it with a parent.
At the end of the book an older gentleman buys the family dinner. Pretend you are Ramona. Write a thank you note to the older gentleman. Apologize for being rude, and thank him for his kindness. Share your note with a parent.

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