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A-Z Mysteries: The Bald Bandit I Can Academy

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What are the kinds of theft you know?

Have you witnessed any theft?

What should be done to avoid theft?

What should be done to thieves?

What do you think this story is about?

Vocabulary

1. Fang - noun \ˈfaŋ\Definition: a long, sharp tooth

Sample Sentence: The fangs of a rattlesnake are sharp enough to tear off skin.

2. Curious - adjective \ˈkyu ̇ r-ē-əs\Definition: having a desire to learn or know more about something or someone

Sample Sentence: The cat was naturally curious about its new surroundings.

3. Swamp - noun \ˈswämp, ˈswmp\

Definition: land that is always wet and often partly covered with waterSample Sentence: Be careful in the swamp, because alligators sometimes lurk there.

4. Trample - verb \ˈtram-pəl\

Definition: to cause damage or pain by walking or stepping heavily on something orsomeone

Sample Sentence: The children have trampled on my flower bed.

5. Wander - verb \ˈwän-dər\Definition: to move around or go to different places usually without having a particular purpose or direction

Sample Sentence: He wandered away from the trail and got lost.

6. Miniature - adjective \ˈmi-nē-ə-ˌchu ̇ r, ˈmi-ni-ˌchu ̇ r, ˈmin-yə-, -chər, -ˌtyu ̇ r, -ˌtu ̇ r\




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Definition: very smallSample Sentence: The little boy looks like a miniature version of his father.

7. Shudder - intransitive verb \ˈshə-dər\

Definition: of a person: to shake because of fear, cold, etc.; of a thing: to shake violently

Sample Sentence: The old car shuddered to a halt.

8. Terrify - transitive verb \ˈter-ə-ˌfī, ˈte-r ə-\

Definition: to cause (someone) to be extremely afraid : to frighten (someone) very muchSample Sentence: The thought of dying alone terrifies her.

9. Stiff - adjective \ˈstif\Definition: difficult to bend or move

Sample Sentence: When I got out of bed this morning my back was stiff as a board .

10. Cupboard - noun \ˈk ə-bərd\

Definition: a piece of furniture used for storage that has doors and contains shelvesSample Sentence: Dishes go in the cupboard next to the sink

11. Drape - verb \ˈdrāp\Definition: to loosely place or hang (something)Sample Sentence: We'll drape strings of lights between the trees for the party.

12. spill the beans – fig.

Definition: reveal secret information unintentionally or indiscreetly.Sample Sentence: There is a surprise party for Heidi on Wednesday. Please don't spill the

beans.

13. Bandit - noun \ ̍ban-dət\Definition: a criminal who attacks and steals from travelers and who is often a member of a

group of criminalsSample Sentence: The bandit was recognized by witnesses because he didn’t any disguise.

14. Persuade - verb \pər-ˈswād\Definition: to cause (someone) to do something by asking, arguing, or giving reasons

Sample Sentence: He persuaded his friend to go back to school.

15. Bald - adjective \ ̍bld\Definition: having no hair or very little hair on the head

Sample Sentence: All of his uncles are completely bald .

16. keep one’s fingers crossed – fig.

Definition: to wish for luck for someone or something, sometimes by actually crossingone's fingers; to hope for a good outcome for someone or something.

Sample Sentence: I hope you win the race Saturday. I'm keeping my fingers crossed foryou.




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17. Split - verb \ˈsplit\

Definition: to separate or divide into parts or groupsSample Sentence: She split the muffin and gave me half.

18. Beckon - verb \ ̍be-k ən\

Definition: to signal (someone) with your arm or hand in order to tell that person to comecloser or followSample Sentence: She beckoned the waiter to come over.

19. Embarrass - \im- ̍ber-əs, - ̍ba-r əs\

Definition: to make (someone) feel confused and foolish in front of other peopleSample Sentence: I would never do anything to embarrass my family.

20. hand over - verbDefinition: to yield control of

Sample Sentence: The police officer ordered the suspect to hand over his weapons.

21. Gasp - verb \ˈgasp\Definition: to breathe in suddenly and loudly with your mouth open because of surprise,

shock, or painSample Sentence: Mom gasped in surprise at the sight of my sister's new haircut.

22. Dimple - noun \ˈdim-pəl\Definition: a small area on a part of a person's body (such as the cheek or chin) that

naturally curves inSample Sentence: She noticed his dimples when he smiled.

23. Clever - adjective \ˈkle-vər\

Definition: intelligent and able to learn things quicklySample Sentence:

24. Ditch - verb \ˈdich\Definition: to stop having or using (something you no longer want or need) : to get rid of

(something)Sample Sentence: The thief ditched the purse in an alley.

25. Dizzy - adjective \ˈdi-zē\

Definition: having a whirling sensation in the head with a tendency to fallSample Sentence: The children were dizzy after spinning in circles.

26. scot-free - adjective \ˈskät-ˈfrē\Definition: without the punishment that is deserved

Sample Sentence: Scot-free implies the person was guilty, but did not have to pay afine/penalty.

27. Require - verb \ri-ˈkwī(-ə)r\




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Definition: to make it necessary for someone to do somethingSample Sentence: The toy requires four batteries, which are not included.

28. Grab - verb \ˈgrab\

Definition: to quickly take and hold (someone or something) with your hand or arms

Sample Sentence: The little boy grabbed onto his mother's leg and wouldn't let go.

29. Deserve - verb \di-ˈzərv\

Definition: to be worthy, fit, or suitable for some reward or requitalSample Sentence: The team really deserved that victory after the way they played.

30. Nab - verb \ˈnab\Definition: to catch and stop or arrest (someone)

Sample Sentence: The officer nabbed the purse snatcher before he could escape.

Comprehension Check

Chapter 1

1. Who rang the doorbell of Dink’s house? ________________________________________________________________________

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2. Who was the man looking for? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

3. How much would Detective Reddy give the children if they found the video?

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4. Why did Dink, Josh, and Detective Reddy cover their ears?

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Chapter 2

1. What were the children doing at the high school? ________________________________________________________________________

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2. What would the children give the boy if they gave him the video? ________________________________________________________________________

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3. How were the children going to search the neighborhood? ________________________________________________________________________

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4. What special holiday was it?

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Chapter 3

1. What was ‘Operation Redhead’? ________________________________________________________________________

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2. Why did Dink’s mom scream?

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3. What did the children do to find the kid with red hair? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

4. What did Dink say each time he went to a house?

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Chapter 4

1. What was wrong with Dink’s hair?

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2. Where did Josh have to go? ________________________________________________________________________

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3. Why did Dink r un to Howard’s Barbershop? ________________________________________________________________________

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4. Why did the redhead want all his hair cut off?

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5. What was the name of the boy with the red hair?




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Chapter 5

1. Where did Lucky O’Leary live? ________________________________________________________________________

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2. Who opened the door of Lucky’s house? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

3. Did Lucky O’Leary have the video tape?

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4. At the end of the chapter, what did Lucky tell the children?

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Chapter 6

1. Why didn’t Lucky want to give the detective the tape? ________________________________________________________________________

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2. What was Lucky’s real name? ________________________________________________________________________

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3. What did the children promise Lucky?

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4. Why was Lucky saving his money?

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Chapter 7

1. Who did Dink call?

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2. What did Detective Reddy tell the children?

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3. Why did Ruth Rose run out of the house? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

4. Whom did the bank robber look like?

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Chapter 8

1. When the doorbell rang, where did Josh hide the video?

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2. Where did Dink say the video was? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

3. What did Josh give Detective Reddy?

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4. Who suddenly arrived at Dink’s house?

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5. Why did Ruth Rose scream? ________________________________________________________________________

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Chapter 9

1. What was the reward from the bank? ________________________________________________________________________

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2. Why did the officers come to Dink’s house?

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3. How much money was Lucky O’Leary’s half?




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4. Why couldn’t Lucky go to college?

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5. What were the children going to do with their money?

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CHARACTER PROFILE

Direction: Draw each character as described in the story and write his or

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BOOK REPORT

Book Title: ____________________________________________________________________

Author: ______________________________ illustrator: ________________________

Characters:

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Setting:

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Plot/Synopsis (Beginning, Middle, Ending):

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What is your favorite part of the story?

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Do you like this book? Why or why not?

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