1. ________________’s
The BFG
Journal

2. Chapters 1 – 6
Write down any words you don’t know in the box below. Fill in the page number and definition for each word.
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Definition:
Main Idea:
Detail:
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3. Question: Why do you think Sophie was so nervous when she first got to the cave? Use details to explain what you are thinking.
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4. Chapters 7 – 9 Word: Page: Definition:
Think of four main events in these chapters and put them in the correct sequence in the chart below.

5. Question: Explain why you think the BFG mixes up some of his words when he talks. Do some of his sentences confuse you?
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6. Chapters 10 – 12
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Cause and Effect
Cause
Effect

7. Question: What do you think that BFG will do with the nightmare that he just captured? Why?
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8. Chapters 13 – 15 Word: Page: Definition:
Inference: What are some of the risks that could result from the BFG following through with the plan?
Reason
Prediction

9. Question: If the BFG were to make a dream for you, what would you hope would happen in the dream that you would get? Why?
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10. Chapters 16 – 18
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Summarize: Write a summary for chapters 16 – 18 in the space below.
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11. Question: As the BFG blows the dream into the window of the Queen’s room what do you think him and Sophie are feeling? Explain why using details from the story.
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12. Chapters 19 – 21 Word: Page: Definition:
Compare and contrast Sophie and BFG.
Sophie
BFG

13. Question: Under what circumstances would you hope to meet the king or queen of another country? Describe what you would say and what kind of questions you would want to ask them.
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14. Chapters 22 – 23 Word: Page: Definition:
Think of four main events in these chapters and put them in the correct sequence in the chart below.
The
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