Lizard Problems (2016)

Which statement describes a main theme of the story?

• It is good to share the things you have with others.

• It is important to smile even when you are not happy.

• It is often possible to overcome your fears.

• It is helpful for people to work together.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Paragraphs 1 and 2 are important to the story because they —

• provide details about Amy’s job

• introduce Amy’s problems

• explain why Amy is afraid of lizards

• show how Amy solves her problem

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Amy does not want to sit near Trent mainly because he —

• bothers and teases her

• tries to talk to her during class

• wants to look at her list of scary things

• wants to help her take care of the class pet

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

In paragraph 10, the word speechless means that Amy —

• is not able to speak

• does not like to speak

• has too many things to say

• repeats things when speaking

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Amy picks up Ripley after Trent leaves the classroom because she --

• decides that Ripley does not look scary

• is curious to know what Ripley’s skin feels like

• wants to follow Mrs. Reno’s instructions

• is worried that Ripley will escape

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Why did the author include sensory language in these sentences?

• To show that Amy is too excited to say anything

• To suggest that Amy feels too sad to continue her job

• To show that Amy is too frightened to do anything

• To suggest that Amy feels too cold to think clearly

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Based on the information in the story, the reader can conclude that Amy looks unhappy in the last picture because she —

• thinks the greens feel strange

• wants to go outside with Trent

• wants to open the bag of crickets

• thinks Trent will hand her the lizard

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1