Boris Gets a Lizard Reading Comprehension Questions
by Andrew Joyner
Part of the Boris series · Book 2 of 2
Book Summary
Boris the bear desperately wants a pet lizard for his birthday, but his parents think lizards are dull. When he finally gets one, named Green Bean, Boris tries to prove his parents wrong by showing how exciting a lizard can be, leading to an unexpected adventure that changes everyone's minds.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Boris Gets a Lizard.
1.What kind of pet did Boris desperately want for his birthday?
2.What did Boris name his new pet lizard?
3.What did Boris's parents think about lizards at the beginning of the story?
4.Why did Boris try to make Green Bean do tricks?
5.How do you think Boris felt when Green Bean escaped from its cage?
6.Why might Boris's parents have been surprised when they finally found Green Bean?
7.What lesson did Boris's parents learn about Green Bean by the end of the story?
8.What is a main idea the story teaches about judging others or new things?
9.How can you tell that Boris's parents changed their minds about lizards by the end of the story?
10.What does the word "desperately" mean when the story says Boris "desperately wanted a pet lizard"?
11.In the story, what does it mean if Boris's parents were "skeptical" about getting a lizard?
12.When the book says Green Bean's escape caused a "frantic" search, what does "frantic" mean?
13.If you were Boris, what kind of pet would you desperately want, and why?
14.Have you ever thought something was boring at first, but then you changed your mind, like Boris's parents did about Green Bean? Tell about it.
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Boris Gets a Lizard to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Boris Gets a Lizard with children.
What was your favorite part of Boris Gets a Lizard? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Boris Gets a Lizard, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Boris Gets a Lizard make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Boris Gets a Lizard to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Andrew Joyner wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Boris Gets a Lizard?
Boris Gets a Lizard by Andrew Joyner is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 2.5. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Boris Gets a Lizard?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Boris Gets a Lizard, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Boris Gets a Lizard for reading practice?
Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.
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