DETECTIVES Teacher's Guide - Book - Page 69
THE DETECTIVES - TEACHER’S GUIDE - Unit 2
Part 1: Meet the Characters (page 36)
Let’s Remember
Ask:
Who remembers what we already know about the mystery? (bikes have been stolen)
Who asked Kate and Tom for help? (Professor Sparky, Jack and Amy)
What did Professor Sparky give Tom? (the Robo-Bouncers)
What do you think will happen in this unit? (Accept logical answers.)
1. Let’s Match! (page 36)
Look at the pictures and say which characters you recognize. (Tom, Kate,
Sparky, Jack and Amy)
Who are they?
Now match the characters to their descriptions.
Have the students answer in their notebooks.
When they have finished, go over the answers with them.
Answer Key:
1–d
2–b
3–a
4–e
5–c
b. Say and ask:
Let's look at the new characters you will meet in this unit.
Read their descriptions.
Turn to page 37. What is the name of the man who works in the library? (Bill)
Who has a bike shop in Greenville? (Al)
Do we know the name of the Greenville basketball fan? (no)
Appreciation of culture
NOTE: It is very common in the US to paint your face the colors of the team
to show your support. Ask your students whether this practice is also
common in your country.
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