Berenstain Bears Go Back to School

What is the main reason Brother and Sister Bear are feeling nervous at the beginning of the story?

• They are moving to a new town

• They are going back to school after summer vacation

• They have to do a big homework assignment

• They are starting a new sport

What does Sister Bear do to prepare for her first day back at school?

• She buys new clothes

• She spends time with her friends

• She sees her new classroom and meets her new teacher.

• She helps Mama with chores

Why do you think the author included scenes of Brother and Sister Bear feeling nervous about school?

• To show that feeling nervous is normal

• To make the story more exciting

• To teach about different animals

• To show the bears' dislike of school

How does the Bear family’s experience in the story help you understand how to handle your own back-to-school nerves?

• By showing that it’s okay to be nervous

• By providing specific school supplies lists

• By offering tips for doing homework

• By teaching how to be a teacher

Compare and contrast how Brother and Sister Bear feel about going back to school. How are their feelings similar or different?

• Both are excited but for different reasons

• Both are nervous and have different ways of handling it

• Both are indifferent and don’t care about school

• Both are happy and eager to return

How do the illustrations in the book help you understand the story better? Give one example from the book

• They provide more dialogue

• They show the characters' emotions and actions

• They explain the setting in detail

• They list the chapter titles.

What is one lesson you can learn from “The Berenstain Bears Go Back to School” that could be useful for your own school year?

• The importance of being quiet at all times

• The value of preparation and having a positive attitude

• The need to avoid talking to classmates

• The necessity of having perfect grades

How do the Bear family members support each other during the first week of school?

• By sharing their lunch

• By giving each other advice and encouragement

• By helping with homework

• By staying home from school

What does the word “nervous” mean in the context of the story?

• Excited

• Anxious or worried

• Bored

• Confident