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Nate the Great is a young detective who solves mysteries with his dog, Sludge. Like a miniature
Sherlock Holmes, Nate wears a special hat and loves pancakes. He helps his neighbors find lost
items, from a paper octopus used in a baseball game to a cat on Halloween. Nate is skilled at
finding clues, asking questions, and carefully considering all the facts before solving a case. He
sometimes leaves cute notes for his mom when he's on a case.
The Nate the Great books are enjoyable for young readers, featuring short sentences, new
vocabulary, and helpful pictures that bring the stories to life. The series offers many books, and
each one provides fun activities like quizzes and riddles at the end. Reading about Nate
encourages smart thinking, and he's portrayed as a wonderful friend.
Summary
Nate the Great is a kid detective who solves mysteries with his dog, Sludge.
Nate is good at finding clues and asking questions to solve cases.
The Nate the Great books are fun to read with pictures and activities.
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Key Vocabulary
For each term, use the word in a sentence that shows you understand its definition. Then create an image to
represent the term. Be ready to explain the image.
Vocabulary Term Use It In A Sentence: An Image to Represent It:
detective
noun
A person who looks for clues to
solve mysteries.
mysteries
noun
Things that are secret or hard to
understand.
clues
noun
Hints that help solve a mystery.
comfortable
adjective
Feeling good and relaxed.
strange
adjective
Unusual or not normal.
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Multiple Choice Questions
Answer the following multiple choice questions about the reading.
Comprehension
1. What does Nate the Great wear?
A. A special hat
B. A trench coat
C. A magnifying glass
D. A deerstalker cap
2. Who helps Nate the Great?
A. His friend, Annie
B. His mom
C. His teacher
D. His dog, Sludge
Comprehension
3. What is Nate the Great good at?
A. Eating pancakes
B. Making up stories
C. Asking his mom for help
D. Finding clues
Comprehension
4. What is found in the Nate the Great books?
A. Nate's adventures with his dog.
B. Long, complex sentences.
C. Fun activities like quizzes and riddles.
D. Stories for adults.
Comprehension
5. What is the main idea of the passage about Nate the Great?
A. Nate the Great is a detective who loves pancakes and wears a special hat.
B. Nate the Great is a young detective who solves mysteries and the books about him are
engaging for young readers.
C. Nate the Great is a good friend who helps his neighbors find lost items.
D. The Nate the Great books are fun because they have quizzes and riddles.
Comprehension
6. What can you infer about Nate's personality from the passage?
A. He is boastful and likes to show off.
B. He is observant and thoughtful.
C. He is easily distracted and forgetful.
D. He is shy and prefers to work alone.
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Comprehension
7. What characteristic of the Nate the Great books helps young readers?
A. They include helpful pictures that bring the stories to life.
B. They do not have any activities at the end of the books.
C. They are only about Nate solving mysteries.
D. They have very long and complex sentences.
Comprehension
8. What is Nate the Great compared to in the passage?
A. A baseball player
B. A miniature Sherlock Holmes
C. A cute dog
D. A helpful neighbor
Comprehension
9. What does Nate the Great do when he is on a case?
A. He talks to his cat.
B. He plays baseball with his friends.
C. He eats pancakes for every meal.
D. He leaves cute notes for his mom.
Comprehension
10. What activities are at the end of the Nate the Great books?
A. Quizzes and riddles
B. Notes for his mom
C. Baseball tips
D. Pancake recipes
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Short Answer Questions
Answer the following short answer questions about the reading.
1. What does Nate the Great like to eat?
2. What kind of things does Nate the Great help his friends find?
3. What are the books about Nate the Great like?
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Open Ended Questions
Answer the following open-ended questions about the reading.
1. Nate the Great is a detective who helps his friends. Have you ever helped a friend find
something that was lost, and how did it make you feel?
2. Nate the Great is a good friend. Can you think of a time you were a good friend to
someone, and what did you do?
3. Nate the Great likes to solve mysteries. What is something you are curious about and
would like to solve or figure out?
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Character Traits Says Feels Does
Instructions: Pick one character from the reading and identify four traits. For each trait include evidence from
the text in the space provided.
The Character Says... The Character Feels...
Character
The Character Thinks... The Character Does...
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