Lizard Problems: A Comprehension Challenge

The video tutorial, led by Sage Axon, explores a reading passage titled 'Lizard Problems' from a fourth-grade workbook. It follows Amy, a student who is initially terrified of lizards, as she navigates her fear when assigned to care for a classroom lizard named Ripley. Through her experiences, Amy learns to overcome her fear. The video also includes comprehension questions to reinforce understanding of the story's themes and events.

What is the main theme of 'Lizard Problems'?

• Always smile in tough times

• Overcoming fears is possible

• Sharing is caring

• Teamwork makes the dream work

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What was Amy's initial list about?

• Her best friends

• Things she was terrified of

• Things she wanted to learn

• Her favorite animals

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Why was Amy afraid of being in Miss Reno's class?

• She didn't like reading

• There was a large lizard in the classroom

• She preferred another teacher

• She was afraid of Trent

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Why was Trent important to the story?

• He teased Amy, adding to her challenge

• He was afraid of lizards too

• He helped Amy overcome her fear

• He was Amy's best friend

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How did Amy initially react to feeding Ripley?

• She refused to do it

• She planned to ignore Ripley

• She was excited

• She was nervous but willing

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What role did Miss Reno play in Amy's journey?

• She scolded Trent for teasing Amy

• She removed Ripley from the class

• She encouraged Amy to face her fear

• She was unaware of Amy's fear

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What changed Amy's perception of Ripley?

• Miss Reno convinced her

• She realized Ripley wasn't slimy

• Ripley performed tricks

• Trent liked Ripley

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How did Amy feel about feeding Ripley live crickets?

• Indifferent

• Terrified

• Excited

• Confused

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What did Amy do at the end of the story?

• She kept avoiding Ripley

• She adopted Ripley

• She left the class

• She crossed lizards off her list of fears

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What did Amy learn from her experience with Ripley?

• Trent would always be a problem

• Classroom pets are unnecessary

• Facing fears can lead to personal growth

• Lizards make great pets

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