Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

CHAPTERS 1-7

Reading Check

1. What surprising food does Jackson discover when he is playing cerealball with his sister?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why does Jackson believe his personality to be at odds with having an imaginary friend? Which of Jackson’s characteristics makes having an imaginary friend unlikely?

2. What are the difficulties Jackson’s family has encountered? What is the impact of familial struggles on Jackson?

Paired Resource

“The Real Reason Kids Have Imaginary Friends”

• This 5-minute video explores the reasoning behind imaginary friends and the potential benefits of having an imaginary friend.
• Shared themes include Truth/Fact Versus Story/Fantasy, The Impact of Poverty, and Coping with Unpredictability and the Unknown.
• What are the reasons children might have imaginary friends? Are there benefits to having imaginary friends? What are the potential causes of the appearance of Crenshaw?

CHAPTERS 8-10

Reading Check

1. What does Sara instruct Robin and Jackson to place in grocery bags?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.