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Judy Moody · Garden Heights Academy
Part 4
for Judy Moody · Part 4 · Chapters 7
a novel by Megan McDonald
30 min5 Parts
This workbook is built on a solid pedagogical foundation, effectively integrating content and language learning based on the CLIL framework (Content and Language Integrated Learning), elevated by our unique 5th C — Connection — and an integrated Standardized Test section that weaves every SAT & TOEFL question type right into the novel, so learners build real test skills easily, naturally, and with fun.
What Happens in Part 4
It is a rainy day, and Judy is stuck on one part of her Me collage: the “Club” box. She does not belong to any club — until she and Rocky are out catching toads and a toad pees right on their hands. Just like that, the Toad Pee Club (the T.P. Club) is born, and the rule is simple: to join, a toad has to pee on you. Judy does not want to let her pesky little brother Stink in, but when a toad pees on him too, she has no choice. The club gives Judy the perfect thing to add to her collage.
What We Will Learn
Focus
What It Means
Friendship
How Judy and Rocky create something together
Science & Nature
Real facts about toads and amphibians
Character Growth
Judy learning to include her brother
Chapter Summary
Chapter
Key Events
Ch.7
On a rainy day Judy needs a “Club” for her collage; she and Rocky form the Toad Pee Club after a toad pees on them, and Stink joins when a toad pees on him too
💭 Before You Read · Warm-Up (not scored)
There are no wrong answers here — just think, guess, and talk:
Judy and Rocky start a club over the silliest thing imaginable. What is the funniest reason you can think of to start a club?
At first Judy won’t let Stink in — then she plays fair. When is it hardest to be fair to a younger brother or sister?
Predict: why on earth would a toad pee on someone who picks it up? Is it an accident, or could it be useful to the toad?
Copyright Notice
This is an independent study guide created by Garden Heights Academy to support reading comprehension and literary analysis. It contains original analysis questions and does not reproduce any text from the novel. Judy Moody is a work by Megan McDonald. This guide is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Megan McDonald or any associated rights holders. Students should read the original book, available from libraries and booksellers.
Part 1
Vocabulary
Study 10 key words from Chapters 7, then answer each question.
🐸Knowledge Bank · Toads and Their Cousins
Science · AmphibiansJudy and Rocky go hunting for toads, which belong to a group of animals called amphibians. Amphibians begin life in water as swimming tadpoles with tails and gills, then grow legs and lungs and climb out onto land. Frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders all belong to this group. A toad’s skin looks bumpy and dry, but those bumps are not warts, and handling a toad cannot give you any. A startled toad often releases a squirt of liquid, which can surprise a hungry bird long enough for an escape. Rainy days bring toads out, because damp air keeps their skin moist.
amphibiann.Ch.7
An animal that lives in water and on land, like a toad
“A toad is an amphibian.”
clubn.Ch.7
A group of people who share an interest
“Judy and Rocky started a club.”
membern.Ch.7
A person who belongs to a group
“Stink wanted to be a member.”
startlev.Ch.7
To surprise suddenly
“A toad may pee when you startle it.”
squirmv.Ch.7
To wriggle and twist around
“The toad began to squirm in her hands.”
reluctantadj.Ch.7
Not wanting to do something
“Judy was reluctant to let Stink join.”
includev.Ch.7
To let someone be part of a group
“At last Judy chose to include Stink.”
slimyadj.Ch.7
Covered in a slippery, wet coating
“The toad felt cool and a little slimy.”
dampadj.Ch.7
Slightly wet
“Toads like damp, rainy weather.”
belongv.Ch.7
To be a part of something
“Now Judy could say she belonged to a club.”
ⓘ The vocabulary words in this list are selected to help you understand and complete this workbook. Some may not appear verbatim in the original novel.
1An animal that lives both in water and on land, like a toad, is an ___.Ch.7
2True or False: To “startle” an animal means to calm it down.Ch.7
3A group of people who share an interest is a ___.Ch.7
4True or False: A “member” is a person who belongs to a group.Ch.7
5Fill in each blank with the correct word.Ch.7
Word choices:amphibianmembersquirmclub- some words will not be used
Judy and Rocky started a . The toad began to , and soon Stink became a .
6True or False: “Damp” means completely dry.Ch.7
7Judy did not want to let Stink in at first. She was ___.Ch.7
8True or False: To “include” someone means to leave them out.Ch.7
9Fill in the blanks with the correct words.Ch.7
Word choices:belongslimyincludedamp- some words will not be used
The toad felt cool and . Now Judy could to a real club.
10To wriggle and twist around is to ___.Ch.7
Part 2
Comprehension
How well do you understand Chapters 7?
⚖Knowledge Bank · Same and Different
Reading Skill · Compare & ContrastSharp readers notice how two things match and how they differ. Finding what is alike is called comparing; finding what is unlike is called contrasting. Try it on Judy herself. Set the girl from the first day of school beside the girl inventing a club out in the rain. Some things hold steady, such as her loud imagination, while other things shift. Spotting that gap tells you more about a person than any single scene can. You can compare two places, two characters, or one character at two separate moments, and either way the habit makes you a sharper reader.
1What part of her collage is Judy stuck on?Ch.7
2How do Judy and Rocky end up starting a club?Ch.7
3What is the rule for joining the Toad Pee Club?Ch.7
4True or False: At first, Judy does not want to let Stink join the club.Ch.7
5Write the numbers 1–5 in the boxes to show the correct order across Part 4. Number 1 = what happens first.Ch.7
Stink begs to join, but Judy does not want to let him in.
On a rainy day, Judy is stuck on the “Club” box of her collage.
Judy and Rocky start the Toad Pee Club (T.P. Club).
A toad pees on Stink, so Judy lets him become a member.
While catching toads, a toad pees on Judy and Rocky’s hands.
6True or False: Stink finally joins because a toad pees on him too.Ch.7
7What does T.P. Club stand for?Ch.7
8Why is the club perfect for Judy right now?Ch.7
9True or False: The club has rules, even if they are silly ones.Ch.7
10Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence.Ch.7
Word choices:toadclubStinkcollage- some words will not be used
A peed on them, so Judy and Rocky made a .
Part 3
Literary Elements
Understanding HOW and WHY Megan McDonald creates certain feelings across Chapters 7.
🌱Knowledge Bank · Characters Who Grow
Literary Craft · Character GrowthAt the opening of a story a character stands one way; by the closing page she may stand somewhere else. A character who changes across a book is called a dynamic character. Authors love this tool, because watching somebody change is what keeps pages turning. Growth arrives in slow steps rather than one giant leap, so it feels believable. Look for the small moments that push a character toward something new, such as an invitation offered or a rule invented together. Writers scatter those hinges everywhere. When a character truly grows, a story fills with movement and hope.
📚 Literary Devices in This Part · definitions & examples
Character growth is when a character changes for the better. Judy learns to include Stink.Friendship drives many stories. Judy and Rocky create the club together as friends.Situational humor is comedy from a funny situation — like a club you join only if a toad pees on you.
The questions below are mixed — not grouped by device. Decide which device each one is about.
1When Judy learns to include Stink, she shows —Ch.7
2Character growth is when a character changes for the better.Ch.7
3Fill in each blank with the correct word.Ch.7
Word choices:character growthfriendshiphumorsetting- some words will not be used
Judy changing for the better shows
Judy and Rocky making the club together shows their .
4Judy and Rocky making the club together shows their —Ch.7
5Friendship drives many stories, like Judy and Rocky’s club.Ch.7
6Fill in each blank with the correct word.Ch.7
Word choices:friendshipcharacter growthhumormood- some words will not be used
The bond between Judy and Rocky is their
Judy learning to include Stink shows her .
7The funny toad-pee rule is an example of —Ch.7
8When Judy changes for the better, she shows —Ch.7
9Fill in each blank with the correct word.Ch.7
Word choices:friendshipcharacter growthhumorplot- some words will not be used
Judy and Rocky’s bond is their
Judy learning to include Stink shows her .
10The silly toad-pee club rule mainly adds —Ch.7
Part 4
Think Deeper
Four deeper challenges — no single-word recall. Read, weigh the evidence, and reason it through.
🩹Knowledge Bank · The Story a Scar Tells
Health · How Skin HealsCatching toads in the rain means muddy knees and the occasional scrape. Skin repairs itself in a remarkable way. When a cut opens, tiny cells rush to the gap, a scab forms as a temporary lid, and underneath the body knits fresh tissue across the wound. That new tissue is tougher and often paler than the skin around it, which is why a scar can last for years. Children frequently treasure their scars and retell the adventure behind each one. A box on a collage works the same way, holding one small piece of a person worth remembering.
1Claim: “An accident gives Judy exactly the club she needed.” — choose the two details that best prove it.Claim & Evidence
2Shows how the club problem is solved, or just a detail of the scene? Tap each item to send it left or right.Sort into two
◄ How it is solvedJust a detail ►
3Match each cause to its result. For each cause, pick its result.Cause & Effect
Judy belongs to no club→
She and Rocky catch toads→
The moment feels special→
Judy now has a club→
4Fill both blanks to complete the reasoning.Build the Argument
The Toad Pee Club shows that , which means that .
Part 5
Standardized Test
Inference & Author’s Purpose — SAT & TOEFL-style practice
🎯 You already have the skills from the sections above — this is just a fun way to meet real SAT & TOEFL-style questions. Read the passage (the highlighted words are tested below), then answer the questions below. Tap an answer to select it, then tap it again to confirm — you can change your choice until you confirm.
Pick up a toad and you may get a wet surprise. Many toads release a little squirt of water the moment a hand grabs them. It looks like bad manners, but it is really a clever trick for staying alive. A toad’s body stores water in its skin and bladder, and letting it go all at once makes the toad suddenly lighter and more slippery — easier to drop and harder to hold. To a hungry bird or fox, a wet, wriggling mouthful is also far less appealing than a dry one. Some toads add a second defense: glands behind the eyes ooze a bitter liquid that tastes horrible, so a predator quickly spits the toad out. All of this helps the toad escape while its attacker is distracted. Toads are amphibians, which means their skin must stay damp, so they come out most on rainy days — exactly when a curious child is most likely to reach down and get that famous wet handful.
Original passage written for Garden Heights — not a quotation from the novel.
1When a hand “grabs” a toad, it —SAT · Words in Context
2Why does releasing water help the toad?TOEFL · Factual Information
3The passage suggests that a toad wetting a hand mainly makes the toad —SAT · Inference
4According to the passage, a toad’s tricks make it a meal that is —TOEFL · Factual Information
5What second “defense” do some toads have?TOEFL · Factual Information
6A “defense” is —SAT · Words in Context
7To “escape” is to —SAT · Words in Context
8Why do toads appear most on rainy days?SAT · Inference
9Which sentence best states the main idea of the passage?SAT · Central Ideas
10Insert Text (TOEFL). Look at the four squares [1]–[4] in the excerpt below. They show where this sentence could be added: “In this way, a slow, soft toad can turn a scary moment into a clever escape.”
A toad has no claws or teeth to fight with. [1] Instead, it may suddenly release water when grabbed. [2] The startled predator often loosens its grip. [3] Some toads also ooze a bitter liquid from their skin. [4]
Where would the sentence fit best?TOEFL · Insert Text
Part 6 · Optional
Creative Writing
A bonus challenge to practice your English. Take your time and have fun with it.
About This Section
This writing task is optional and is not part of your auto-graded score. The feedback below checks only the basics — length, spelling, and grammar — not whether your ideas are right or wrong. It is meant for classroom discussion and creative practice, so feel free to use your imagination!
Writing Task — Part 4 “My Own Club”
Judy and Rocky invent the Toad Pee Club. Imagine you could start your own club. What would it be called, what would members do, and how would someone join? Write at least 40 words.
You can start with: “If I started my own club, it would be called…”
0 / 40 words minimum
🗣 Teach It · Just for Fun (optional)
No right or wrong — close the screen and tell someone nearby what happened in this part. Can’t find anyone? Tell yourself out loud. The moment you teach it, you truly understand it.
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Independent study guide by Garden Heights Academy. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Megan McDonald. Contains original analysis only; no text from the novel is reproduced.
