5th Grade STAAR Reading Comprehension Challenge

In this video, Shea Jackson from Hype Math reviews the 2022 Texas STAR reading test for fifth graders by reading 'A Winning Day'. The story follows Keisha, who attends a basketball game to see her favorite player, Dwight Edwards. After the game, Keisha generously gives her signed photograph to a young boy who missed the chance to meet Dwight. The video concludes with comprehension questions to reinforce understanding.

What event were Keisha and her mom attending?

• A concert

• A baseball game

• A football match

• A basketball game

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Who was Keisha's favorite basketball player?

• Kobe Bryant

• LeBron James

• Dwight Edwards

• Michael Jordan

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How did Keisha get the tickets for the game?

• Bought them online

• Won them in a contest

• Found them

• Received them as a gift

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What did Keisha hope to get signed?

• A photo

• A basketball

• A jersey

• A ticket

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Who scored the winning basket?

• The coach

• Dwight Edwards

• A new player

• The team captain

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What was Keisha's reaction to the game's thrilling end?

• She fell asleep

• She left early

• She was too nervous to watch

• She cheered loudly

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How did Keisha feel after meeting Dwight Edwards?

• Disappointed

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Confused

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What did Keisha say after Dwight Edwards signed her photo?

• "I'm never washing this hand again!"

• "I'm going to sell this on eBay!"

• "This is the best day ever!"

• "I can't believe this happened!"

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What did Keisha do with Dwight Edwards' autograph?

• Lost it

• Gave it to a young fan

• Sold it

• Framed it

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Why did Keisha decide to give away the autograph?

• She didn't like Dwight anymore

• She felt sorry for the young fan

• It was an accident

• She had two

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