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Tales of a Fourth Grade

Nothingby Judy Blume

This Novel Study Belongs to:

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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Your Turn! Choose 3 of the key vocabulary and make sentences with them.

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ⒸWith Flying Colors

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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Quick Chapter SummarySummarize this chapter in just a sentence or two.


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


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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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?


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


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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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?


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


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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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?


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


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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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?


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


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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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.


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


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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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?


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.


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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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?


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


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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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?


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


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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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?


How did Peter feel about what Fudge did in this chapter? Did his reaction

surprise you? Why or why not?


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