Chrysanthemum Worksheets

by Kevin Henkes

Reading Level M · Lexile 570L · ATOS 3.3

Chrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect, until her first day of school, when everyone giggles at roll call. Jo says it is so long, Rita says it scarcely fits on her name tag, and Victoria tells her she is named after a flower, so Chrysanthemum wilts, day after day, even with her parents' hugs, kisses and Parcheesi at home. Then the class meets the music teacher, Mrs. Twinkle, whose voice is like something out of a dream. A back-to-school favorite from Kevin Henkes about names, teasing and kindness.

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Chrysanthemum vocabulary words and comprehension questions

12 vocabulary words and 8 comprehension questions across 3 sections: Beginning · Middle · End.

Vocabulary words include appreciate, scarcely, wilted, dreadful, miserably, jealous, trifle, scrawny, speechless, humorous, beamed, longingly.

Sample questions

How does Chrysanthemum feel about her name before she starts school?
Why does Chrysanthemum wilt on her first day of school?
Why does Chrysanthemum walk to school so slowly the next morning?

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