3rd Grade Reading Comprehension Challenge

The video, presented by Shea Jackson from Hype Math, is a tutorial for third graders preparing for the 2022 Texas STAR Reading Test. It includes a story titled 'Racing Team' by Arlene Marr, followed by comprehension questions to enhance understanding. The video also promotes third-grade math and reading workbooks and offers virtual tutoring services. The story revolves around Carter and Max, who participate in a sand sculpture contest, and their interaction with two girls, Kate and Sophie, leading to a collaborative effort. The video concludes with a summary of the story and additional resources for students and parents.

What is the main purpose of the video?

• To review for the 2022 Texas STAR Reading Test

• To introduce a new math concept

• To teach science experiments

• To discuss history topics

What event is Carter excited about?

• A school play

• A birthday party

• A sports game

• The New Year's Eve sand sculpture contest

What do Carter and Max plan to build for the contest?

• A dragon

• A whale

• A sports car

• A castle

How do Carter and Max react when they see the girls building a sports car?

• They are not pleased and think the girls are copying them

• They ignore the girls

• They are happy and offer to help

• They decide to build something else

What does Carter use to keep the sand moist?

• A bucket

• A spray bottle

• A shovel

• A pail

What do the boys and girls decide to do together?

• Make a dragon sculpture

• Create a racetrack around their cars

• Build a sandcastle

• Build a castle

What does the judge say about the sand sculptures?

• They are not good enough

• They need more details

• This is the first time he has seen a sand sculpture of a race

• They are the best he has ever seen

What is the name of the winning entry?

• Sports Car

• Sandcastle

• Racing Team

• Convertible

What does Max use to create the finish line?

• A piece of string

• Two sticks and a ribbon of seaweed

• A line drawn in the sand

• Two shells

What is the correct meaning of 'passed' as used in the story?

• To ignore

• To complete a class successfully

• To move by

• To throw or hit a ball