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Better Than You - Friendship & Empathy Assessment

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Grade 4
English

Better Than You - Friendship & Empathy Assessment

Assessment: Better Than You by Trudy Ludwig

Illustration of the emotional impact of "one-upping," showing one boy bragging with a large trophy while his friend feels diminished and sad.
Illustration of the emotional impact of "one-upping," showing one boy bragging with a large trophy while his friend feels diminished and sad.


Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tyler feel throughout most of the story when Jake constantly brags about his things?
  1. Sad and "shrunken"
  1. Happy and excited for Jake
  1. Angry and ready to fight
  1. Confused and bored
2. According to Tyler's Uncle Kevin, why might Jake feel the need to brag so much?
  1. Because Jake actually is the best at everything he does.
  1. Because Jake's parents told him he should always win.
  1. Because Jake might feel like he's not good enough on the inside.
  1. Because Jake wants to help Tyler become a better person.
3. What is "one-upping" as shown in the friendship between Tyler and Jake?
  1. Helping a friend get a higher score on a math test.
  1. Always trying to have a better story or item than someone else.
  1. Taking turns playing a game fairly.
  1. Giving a friend a compliment when they do something well.
4. What advice does Uncle Kevin give Tyler about his friendship with Jake?
  1. To focus on his own "sparkle" and the things that make him special.
  1. To stop being friends with Jake and find someone new immediately.
  1. To start bragging back so Jake understands how it feels.
  1. To give all his favorite toys to Jake so Jake doesn't have to brag.
5. By the end of the story, what does Tyler realize is a key part of being a good friend?
  1. Making sure you always have the coolest toys to show off.
  1. Winning every race and game you play with your friends.
  1. Only talking about your own successes and achievements.
  1. Celebrating others and not feeling like you have to be "better" than everyone.


Part 2: Open-Ended Questions

6. Describe a specific moment from the book when Jake "one-upped" Tyler. How did Tyler respond in that moment?

7. In your own words, explain how constant bragging can hurt a friendship. Use Tyler and Jake's relationship as an example.

8. Uncle Kevin mentions that everyone has their own "sparkle." What do you think Tyler’s "sparkle" is? What is one thing that makes YOUR sparkle shine?

9. If you were Tyler’s friend, what advice would you give him to help him handle Jake’s behavior?

10. Do you think Jake and Tyler can still be friends by the end of the book? Explain why or why not using evidence from the story.