Judy Moody Predicts the Future
#4 of 15 in Judy Moody Series
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What’s inside...
With the aid of a mood ring, Judy Moody is convinced she can foretell the future. Judy's a little bit Moody and a whole lot of fun! The fourth installment in the popular Judy Moody series by Megan McDonald finds Judy trying to hone her psychic abilities to predict the future with hilarious results. Judy Moody has a mood for every occasion and now, she has a mood ring to prove it! Judy's mood ring has Extra Special Powers, which have put Judy in a predicting mood. But when Judy wrongly predicts a 110 per cent result in her spelling test, she begins to think that all her predictions are fictions. She has one last chance to prove her psychic abilities. Is her teacher, Mr. Todd, really in love? All signs point to yes.
Character compass
Judy Moody
Stink Moody
Rocky Zang
Frank Pearl
Mr. Todd
Jessica Finch
Discussion points
What do you think about Judy Moody’s attempts to predict the future? Have you ever wished to predict something?
How does Judy Moody change throughout the story, and what causes these changes?
What role do Judy’s friends play in the book? How important are our friends in shaping who we are?
Why do you think Judy becomes interested in the magic mood ring? What does this tell us about curiosity?
If you had a mood ring like Judy, what do you think it would say right now and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Ask open-ended questions that encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story.
Relate the book’s theme to your child's real-life experiences, prompting them to draw parallels between themselves and Judy Moody.
Discuss the concept of prediction and its importance. Engage in a fun activity where you both make light-hearted predictions about the next day.
Encourage your child to imagine alternate endings to the book to foster creative thinking and narrative skills.
Praise your child for insightful comments or unique perspectives during the discussion to bolster confidence in expressing their opinion.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding the impact of actions on others
Explanation: Judy Moody's attempts to predict the future lead to a mix of amusing and complex situations, showing how her actions affect those around her.
Real-World Application: Children learn to consider the consequences their behaviors may have on others in real life, promoting empathy and thoughtful decision-making.
Example Lesson: Value of honesty
Explanation: Throughout the story, Judy learns that being honest is important, especially after her predictions cause misunderstandings among her friends.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of honesty in building trust and maintaining healthy relationships with peers and family.
Example Lesson: Embracing imagination and creativity
Explanation: Judy Moody uses her imagination to predict the future, showcasing her creativity throughout the book.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to use their imagination in play and problem-solving, fostering creativity and innovative thinking in everyday tasks.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: Judy faces the repercussions of her inaccurate predictions, which teaches her valuable lessons by the end of the book.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand that making mistakes is a natural part of learning and growing, and that each mistake is an opportunity to learn.
Example Lesson: Persistence
Explanation: Despite facing challenges with her predictions, Judy continues to explore and try new things.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to be persistent and keep trying, even when faced with difficulties, thus building resilience and determination.