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C O N T E N T S CONTENTS
About This Book...........................................................................................4–5
Mystery Story Opener: “The Mix-Up Mystery”...........................................6–8
Clues to Find: When? What?
Top Secret File #1............................................................................................ 9
Clue to Find: Where?
Language Arts Activities: Phonics and Spelling.......................................10–58
Find Evidence Alerts! on pages 21, 31, 42, 53 and Clue Corner on
page 58.
Top Secret File #2..........................................................................................59
Clue to Find: Who?
Math Activities: Addition,Subtraction,and Place Value........................60–106
Find Evidence Alerts! on pages 68, 76, 88, 98 and Clue Corner on
page 106.
Top Secret File #3........................................................................................107
Clue to Find: Who?
Language Arts Activities: Grammar and Vocabulary...........................108–154
Find Evidence Alerts! on pages 116, 127, 137, 147 and Clue Corner on
page 154.
Top Secret File #4........................................................................................155
Clue to Find: Who?
Math Activities: Measurement, Time, Money, and Shapes...................156–201
Find Evidence Alerts! on pages 165, 175, 185, 195 and Clue Corner on
page 201.
Detective’s Notebook............................................................................202–203
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C O N T E N T S CONTENTS
About This Book ...........................................................................................4–5
Mystery Story Opener: “The Mix-Up Mystery” ...........................................6–8
Clues to Find: When? What?
Top Secret File #1 ............................................................................................ 9
Clue to Find: Where?
Language Arts Activities: Phonics and Spelling .......................................10–58
Find Evidence Alerts! on pages 21, 31, 42, 53 and Clue Corner on
page 58.
Top Secret File #2 ..........................................................................................59
Clue to Find: Who?
Math Activities: Addition, Subtraction, and Place Value ........................60–106
Find Evidence Alerts! on pages 68, 76, 88, 98 and Clue Corner on
page 106.
Top Secret File #3 ........................................................................................107
Clue to Find: Who?
Language Arts Activities: Grammar and Vocabulary ...........................108–154
Find Evidence Alerts! on pages 116, 127, 137, 147 and Clue Corner on
page 154.
Top Secret File #4 ........................................................................................155
Clue to Find: Who?
Math Activities: Measurement, Time, Money, and Shapes ...................156–201
Find Evidence Alerts! on pages 165, 175, 185, 195 and Clue Corner on
page 201.
Detective’s Notebook ............................................................................202–203
Mystery Story Conclusion: “The Mix-Up Mystery” .............................204–206
Answer Key ..........................................................................................207–256
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What? When? Where? How? or Who? Record each clue you
find in the Detective’s Notebook on pages 202 and 203.
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important skills that lead to success at school.
5. Solve the Mystery
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Help your child follow these steps to become a second grade
investigator:
1. R ead the Mystery Story: “The Mix-Up Mystery”
Read the mystery story beginning on page 6. Learn about
where the mystery took place, what happened, and which
suspects were witnessed at the scene. Look closely—you may
find clues right in the story. Record clues in the Detective’s
Notebook on pages 202 and 203.
2. C omplete Learning Activities and Find Evidence
Complete skill-building math and language arts activities
in each of four sections. On selected activity pages marked
Evidence Alert!, solve puzzles to find evidence about the
case. Keep track of the evidence you find. You will use it at
the end of each section to discover a clue.
3. C ollect Clues
On the final page of each section, complete the Clue Corner
activity. On this page, use all the evidence you found in the
section to reveal a clue that answers a question such as
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AABBOOUUTT TTHHIISS BBOOOOKK CCLLUUEE CCOORRNNEERR
What? When? Where? How? or Who? Record each clue you
find in the Detective’s Notebook on pages 202 and 203.
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important skills that lead to success at school.
5. S olve the Mystery
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Help your child follow these steps to become a second grade
investigator:
1. Read the Mystery Story: “The Mix-Up Mystery”
Read the mystery story beginning on page 6. Learn about
where the mystery took place, what happened, and which
suspects were witnessed at the scene. Look closely—you may
find clues right in the story. Record clues in the Detective’s
Notebook on pages 202 and 203.
2. Complete Learning Activities and Find Evidence
Complete skill-building math and language arts activities
in each of four sections. On selected activity pages marked
Evidence Alert!, solve puzzles to find evidence about the
case. Keep track of the evidence you find. You will use it at
the end of each section to discover a clue.
3. Collect Clues
On the final page of each section, complete the Clue Corner
activity. On this page, use all the evidence you found in the
section to reveal a clue that answers a question such as
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RRRRRRReeeeeeeaaaaaaaddddddd ttttttthhhhhhheeeeeee bbbbbbbeeeeeeegggggggiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnniiiiiiinnnnnnnggggggg ooooooofffffff ttttttthhhhhhheeeeeee mmmmmmmyyyyyyysssssssttttttteeeeeeerrrrrrryyyyyyy ssssssstttttttooooooorrrrrrryyyyyyy....... TTTTTTThhhhhhheeeeeeennnnnnn,,,,,,, fffffffooooooollllllllllllllooooooowwwwwww ttttttthhhhhhheeeeeee But who? And why? And what was mixed in those delicious
dddddiiiiirrrrreeeeeccccctttttiiiiiooooonnnnnsssss ooooonnnnn pppppaaaaagggggeeeee 88888..... smoothies? I need answers!”
“Interesting,” said Blenda. “What did these smoothies look like?”
“Some customers said they were
orangey-blue. Others said they were
reddish-green. A few people said the
The Mix-Up color was so unusual that it did not
have a name.”
Mystery
“That is not much help,” sighed
Blenda. “What did the smoothies taste
like?”
“Customers said they were sweet, but
not too sweet. They were both creamy
and icy. They were fruity, but no one
OOOnnn aaa sssuuunnnnnnyyy TTTuuueeesssdddaaayyy,,, BBBllleeennndddaaa LLLoootttttt ssskkkiiippppppeeeddd hhhaaappppppiiilllyyy aaalllooonnnggg ttthhheee ccoonultda ienxepdl. aWini twhohuatt ak irnedcsip oef, tfhruerite tihs ey
sgtghirrdaeae nnwsddtaoffaalrkttehh. feeSorrcr’ hs ato nhnodeel wwtph aasessh t oo otfpueh,tw e Srf mo wwroe otoerhktkhese i.ed rO saSn yst. a esStroihvmoeen e .wc duSaahsstye ohs mh,e aasedhdr seeb. d eh Oetenonlp hovetedihsr ieh trien rg BKsnmolue monhodoqtapuh,eai e ytos?of u aUm gagaalriike nf i.nra uDngi ittde?hx tetIhs rjeeauy -ssc ttuh urdapivooeneun ’sptd aoakupnnasdo y wa!?
days, he mixed up Blenda’s favorite treat, a chocolate-banana- extra-clever girl. Will you help solve this
coconut smoothie. mystery? I have to leave the shop for a
As Blenda approached the store, she saw a customer burst out while. Could you find some clues about
the front door and storm away. He had an angry look on his face. what was in those drinks?”
Blenda’s grandfather followed the man. “Sorry!” he called out. “Sure, Grandpa,” promised Blenda. “I will have a look around
“Please come again!” and ask some questions. Who was here on Monday?”
Blenda stopped skipping. “What’s wrong, Grandpa?” she asked. “Mr. Solid and Trudy were here. Oh, and Ms. Wright, too,”
“Everything!” he exclaimed. “A dozen customers have gone Blenda’s grandfather said quickly. “I have to run now. Good luck!”
arsaemwroeaor yotda teahlrkni eitgn hrtgeyh ae‘ttybooo dtguaaotlyt!l. y hWT edheri efedyf eo yr aenelslno tttse ,ar hcidadoav myte.hp eaBle nustytae lmIny he eaw atmvh seaim nzngioon.o gTitd,hh esieeauys p w weohrna a ntttath setehtd y et’y o ofiBntrn oBtechlskeesn .S mdoHalee indL h uowet atla ptts eh Sdaom uBfogrloiheetnthn daidaebl ’yosS u tmgatr tataihnonne dw fpwhaeatoohs pke lprnea emhcwkea erakd eg l rwosatui ntarhdeb f ohatuehthtaa elett rxhe eynvr eacrmiyseethd a.i nngd
menu. I was at home all day yesterday. Someone else must have ingredients.
mixed up a new kind of smoothie and served it to customers.
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Read the beginning of the mystery story. Then, follow the But who? And why? And what was mixed in those delicious
directions on page 8. smoothies? I need answers!”
“Interesting,” said Blenda. “What did these smoothies look like?”
“Some customers said they were
orangey-blue. Others said they were
reddish-green. A few people said the
color was so unusual that it did not
have a name.”
“That is not much help,” sighed
Blenda. “What did the smoothies taste
like?”
“Customers said they were sweet, but
not too sweet. They were both creamy
and icy. They were fruity, but no one
On a sunny Tuesday, Blenda Lott skipped happily along the ccoonultda ienxepdl. aWini twhohuatt ak irnedcsip oef, tfhruerite tihs ey
sgtghirrdaeae nnwsddtaoffaalrkttehh. feeSorrcr’ hs ato nhnodeel wwtph aasessh t oo otfpueh,tw e Srf mo wwroe otoerhktkhese i.ed rO saSn yst. a esStroihvmoeen e .wc duSaahsstye ohs mh,e aasedhdr seeb. d eh Oetenonlp hovetedihsr ieh trien rg BKsnmolue monhodoqtapuh,eai e ytos?of u aUm gagaalriike nf i.nra uDngi ittde?hx tetIhs rjeeauy -ssc ttuh urdapivooeneun ’sptd aoakupnnasdo y wa!?
days, he mixed up Blenda’s favorite treat, a chocolate-banana- extra-clever girl. Will you help solve this
coconut smoothie. mystery? I have to leave the shop for a
As Blenda approached the store, she saw a customer burst out while. Could you find some clues about
the front door and storm away. He had an angry look on his face. what was in those drinks?”
Blenda’s grandfather followed the man. “Sorry!” he called out. “Sure, Grandpa,” promised Blenda. “I will have a look around
“Please come again!” and ask some questions. Who was here on Monday?”
Blenda stopped skipping. “What’s wrong, Grandpa?” she asked. “Mr. Solid and Trudy were here. Oh, and Ms. Wright, too,”
“Everything!” he exclaimed. “A dozen customers have gone Blenda’s grandfather said quickly. “I have to run now. Good luck!”
arsaemwroeaor yotda teahlrkni eitgn hrtgeyh ae‘ttybooo dtguaaotlyt!l. y hWT edheri efedyf eo yr aenelslno tttse ,ar hcidadoav myte.hp eaBle nustytae lmIny he eaw atmvh seaim nzngioon.o gTitd,hh esieeauys p w weohrna a ntttath setehtd y et’y o ofiBntrn oBtechlskeesn .S mdoHalee indL h uowet atla ptts eh Sdaom uBfogrloiheetnthn daidaebl ’yosS u tmgatr tataihnonne dw fpwhaeatoohs pke lprnea emhcwkea erakd eg l rwosatui ntarhdeb f ohatuehthtaa elett rxhe eynvr eacrmiyseethd a.i nngd
menu. I was at home all day yesterday. Someone else must have ingredients.
mixed up a new kind of smoothie and served it to customers.
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Trudy Culors was a teenage girl who loved drawing and
painting. Trudy was always thinking about her next art project.
She worked at Smoothie Station when she was not at school. Phonics and Spelling
Rita Ann Wright was a reporter for the local newspaper. Blenda Learning Goals:
knew that Ms. Wright was writing an article about the new • Review consonant sounds
smoothie shop in town.
• Distinguish between long and short vowel sounds in words
Did one of these people know what was in the mysterious
smoothies? It was time to find out. • SpelTl wOordsP w itSh loEngC vowRel EsouTnds FILE 1:
• Use apostrophes to write contractions and possessives
• Write compound words and other two-syllable words
• Use common spelling patterns to write words
• Write words with irregular spellings
• Use a dictionary
Collect Evidence on These Evidence Alert! Pages:
Pages 21, 31, 42, 53
Rita Ann Use Evidence to Find a Clue on the Clue Corner Page:
Brock Solid Wright Page 58
Clue Question:
Trudy Cul ors Where were the smoothies made?
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up the mysterious smoothies? What ingredients made them so
delicious? It is up to you to collect clues and solve the mystery.
Look again at the story. Can you find clues in bold that answer
these questions: When were the mystery smoothies sold? and
What was in the smoothies? Write the clues in the Detective’s
Notebook on pages 202 and 203.
Now, keep going! Turn the page to complete learning activities, find
evidence, collect clues, and solve the mystery.
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