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Boris Gets a Lizard

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Reading Comprehension Questions

by Andrew Joyner

Part of the Boris series · Book 2 of 2

14 curated questions

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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

14 curated questions across multiple comprehension levels. Use after your child finishes the book.

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1What kind of pet did Boris desperately want for his birthday?

Comprehensioneasy

2What did Boris name his new pet lizard?

Comprehensionmedium

3What did Boris's parents think about lizards at the beginning of the story?

Comprehensionmedium

4Why did Boris try to make Green Bean do tricks?

Inferencemedium

5How do you think Boris felt when Green Bean escaped from its cage?

Inferencehard

6Why might Boris's parents have been surprised when they finally found Green Bean?

Inferencemedium

7What lesson did Boris's parents learn about Green Bean by the end of the story?

thememedium

8What is a main idea the story teaches about judging others or new things?

themehard

9How can you tell that Boris's parents changed their minds about lizards by the end of the story?

analysishard

10What does the word "desperately" mean when the story says Boris "desperately wanted a pet lizard"?

Vocabularymedium

11In the story, what does it mean if Boris's parents were "skeptical" about getting a lizard?

Vocabularymedium

12When the book says Green Bean's escape caused a "frantic" search, what does "frantic" mean?

Vocabularymedium

13If you were Boris, what kind of pet would you desperately want, and why?

discussioneasy

14Have 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.

discussionmedium

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Discussion Prompts

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1“What was your favorite part of Boris Gets a Lizard? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Boris Gets a Lizard, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Boris Gets a Lizard make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Boris Gets a Lizard to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think Andrew Joyner wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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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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