Exploring 4th Grade Reading Comprehension with Lizard Problems

In this video, Shea Jackson from Hype Math reviews the 2022 Texas STAAR reading test for fourth graders, focusing on reading comprehension. The video features a story titled 'Lizard Problems' by Jacqueline Adams, where a student overcomes her fear of lizards. The video also includes comprehension questions to help students analyze the story and understand its themes. The video encourages students to believe in themselves and offers additional resources for math and reading practice.

What is the main educational focus of the video?

• Science experiments

• Historical events

• Mathematics skills

• Reading comprehension

Why was Amy apprehensive about her fourth-grade year?

• She was afraid of her new teacher

• She had to deal with a lizard in the classroom

• Her best friend was not in her class

• She was new to the school

What was Amy's initial reaction to being assigned to take care of Ripley?

• She was confused

• She was terrified

• She was indifferent

• She was excited

How did Amy manage to feed Ripley without touching him?

• By using tools

• By asking for help from a friend

• By using gloves

• By quickly throwing in the food

What change occurred in Amy's feelings towards Ripley over time?

• She grew more afraid

• She remained indifferent

• She started to like him

• She refused to care for him

What theme is highlighted by Amy's experience in the story?

• Animals should be feared

• Facing fears can lead to personal growth

• Fear is difficult to overcome

• Friendship is valuable

What does Amy do at the end of the story regarding her list of fears?

• Crosses off several fears

• Shares it with her class

• Adds more items

• Hides it from everyone

Which statement best describes a main theme of the story?

• It is helpful for people to work together

• It is often possible to overcome your fears

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

• It is good to share things you have with others

Why are the first two paragraphs important to the story?

• They show how Amy solves her problem

• They provide details about Amy's job

• They introduce Amy's problems

• They explain why Amy is afraid of lizards

Why does Amy not want to sit near Trent?

• He wants to help her take care of the class pet

• He wants to look at her list of scary things

• He tries to talk to her during class

• He bothers and teases her