" Encyclopedia Brown" II

Why did the author write this story?

• to explain how to become a real-life detective
• to entertain with a story about a boy who solves crimes
• to compare and contrast clues that are left at crime scenes
• to convence young people that they should become detectives

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

What did Encyclopedia Brown need before he could solve the crime?

• the specific details about the crime

• a picture of the stolen salamander

• a list of questions to ask each employee

• the names of people who visited the aquarium

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How are frogs and salamanders alike?

• They are birds
• They are reptiles
• They are amphibians
• They are mammals

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Encyclopedia Brown showed that he had solved the crime when he...

• found the salamander at Mrs. Brown's house
• said that Sam was lying about his experience
• took his dad to the back room of the aquarium
• read that salamanders are not a type of reptile

What is the theme of this story?

• It helps to pay attention to details

• People should protect tiger salamanders

• It takes a lot of clues to solve a crime

• Children make better detectives than adults

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What town does the story take place in?

• Idaville

• Portland

• Sacramento

• Turkey Ridge

Where did the crime take place?

• Zoo

• School

• Aquarium

• Park

What genre is this story?

• Historical Fiction

• Fantasy

• Mystery

• Realistic Fiction

What type of salamander is missing?

• Lion

• Tiger

• Leopard

• Cheetah

What was the name of the salamander?

• Tony

• Bill

• Jena

• Fred

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3