Once upon a time in a land where dinosaurs roamed freely, there was a clever and curious little dinosaur named Daisy. Daisy had a unique talent – she was a detective! With her sharp eyes and keen nose, Daisy could solve mysteries that baffled even the wisest dinosaurs. One day, she received a letter from a desperate duck. It seems her prized eggs had gone missing and she suspected a sneaky dinosaur was to blame.

Daisy, determined to crack the case, set off on her adventure. She began by interrogating the neighbors – the grumpy triceratops, the mischievous pterodactyl, and even the sly stegosaurus. But no one seemed to know anything about the missing eggs. Frustrated but undeterred, Daisy decided to investigate the nearby volcano.

Deep inside the dark cave, Daisy discovered a secret hideout. To her surprise, she found herself face-to-face with a mischievous baby dinosaur named Benny, surrounded by eggshells. Daisy realized that Benny had mistaken the eggs for toys! Benny, feeling remorseful, confessed that he didn’t know any better. Daisy, being wise and compassionate, forgave Benny and together they cleaned up the mess.

From that day forward, Daisy and Benny became inseparable friends. Daisy taught Benny the importance of asking permission, and Benny showed Daisy the joy of friendship and forgiveness. They went on many more adventures, Daisy solving mysteries with Benny by her side. And every time they encountered trouble, they worked together, proving that friendship and teamwork can overcome any challenge.

The story of Daisy the dinosaur detective spread far and wide, and soon she became famous in the dinosaur world. Other dinosaurs started seeking her help to solve their mysteries, and Daisy always came to the rescue. She showed everyone that even though she was small, she was mighty in intelligence and perseverance. And with her kind heart and compassion, she reminded everyone that mistakes can be forgiven and that friendships can be formed in the unlikeliest of places.

So, the next time you find yourself faced with a mystery, remember Daisy and Benny’s story. Embrace your curiosity, be kind to others, and always remember the power of forgiveness and friendship. And just maybe, you too can become a dinosaur detective.

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📖 Vocabulary:

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. What was Daisy’s unique talent?
2. Who sent Daisy a letter asking for help?
3. Where did Daisy go to investigate the missing eggs?
4. Who did Daisy find inside the secret hideout?
5. Why did Benny take the eggs?
6. How did Daisy react when she found out it was Benny?
7. What did Daisy teach Benny?
8. What happened to Daisy after she solved the mystery?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Once upon a time in a land where (1)______ roamed freely, there was a clever and curious little dinosaur named Daisy. Daisy had a unique talent – she was a detective! With her sharp eyes and keen nose, Daisy could solve mysteries that baffled even the wisest dinosaurs. One day, she received a letter from a desperate duck. It seems her (2)______ eggs had gone missing and she suspected a sneaky dinosaur was to blame.

Daisy, (3)______ to crack the case, set off on her (4)______. She began by interrogating the neighbors – the grumpy triceratops, the mischievous pterodactyl, and even the sly stegosaurus. But no one seemed to know anything about the missing eggs. Frustrated but undeterred, (5)______ decided to investigate the nearby volcano.

Deep inside the dark cave, Daisy discovered a (6)______ hideout. To her surprise, she found herself face-to-face with a mischievous baby dinosaur named (7)______, surrounded by eggshells. Daisy realized that Benny had mistaken the eggs for toys! Benny, (8)______ remorseful, confessed that he didn’t know any better. Daisy, being wise and compassionate, forgave Benny and together they cleaned up the mess.

From that day forward, Daisy and Benny became inseparable (9)______. Daisy taught Benny the importance of asking permission, and Benny showed Daisy the joy of (10)______ and forgiveness. They went on many more adventures, Daisy (11)______ mysteries with Benny by her side. And every time they encountered trouble, they (12)______ together, proving that friendship and teamwork can overcome any challenge.

The story of Daisy the dinosaur detective spread far and wide, and soon she became famous in the dinosaur world. Other dinosaurs started seeking her help to solve their mysteries, and Daisy always came to the rescue. She showed everyone that even though she was small, she was mighty in intelligence and perseverance. And with her kind heart and compassion, she reminded everyone that (13)______ can be forgiven and that (14)______ can be formed in the (15)______ of places.

So, the next time you find yourself faced with a mystery, remember Daisy and Benny’s story. Embrace your curiosity, be kind to others, and always remember the power of (16)______ and friendship. And just maybe, you too can become a dinosaur detective.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.

1. What is a detective? Do you think being a detective would be an interesting job? Why or why not?
2. How would you feel if your prized possessions went missing? What would you do to try and find them?
3. Do you think it’s important to ask for permission before taking something that doesn’t belong to you? Why or why not?
4. Have you ever made a mistake that you felt bad about? How did you handle it? Did you ask for forgiveness?
5. Do you believe in the power of forgiveness? Why or why not?
6. Have you ever had an unlikely friendship? How did it come about and what did you learn from it?
7. How do you think Daisy felt when she discovered Benny had taken the eggs? How do you think Benny felt when Daisy forgave him?
8. Do you think teamwork is important? Why or why not? Can you think of a time when teamwork helped you overcome a challenge?
9. How do you think Daisy’s reputation as a detective spread? Do you think word of mouth is a powerful tool for spreading information? Why or why not?
10. Have you ever had to solve a mystery or a problem? How did you approach it and what did you learn from the experience?
11. Do you think it’s important to embrace curiosity and be kind to others? Why or why not? How do you think these qualities can impact our lives?
12. Can you think of any other stories or movies that teach similar lessons about friendship, forgiveness, and perseverance? How do these stories inspire you?

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. curious
2. desperate
3. interrogating
4. mischievous
5. remorseful
6. compassionate
7. inseparable
8. permission
9. forgiveness
10. adventures
11. encountered
12. perseverance
13. intelligence
14. mighty
15. embrace

Meanings:
(A) Possessing great power or strength
(B) Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with
(C) Inclined to behave in a playful or naughty way
(D) The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills
(E) Asking questions in a thorough and forceful way
(F) Exciting and often risky experiences or activities
(G) Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
(H) Unable to be separated or treated as distinct
(I) Hold or take in a concept, belief, or practice without questioning it
(J) Came across or met, especially unexpectedly
(K) Having a strong desire to know or learn something
(L) Consent or authorization given by someone in authority
(M) Filled with regret or guilt for a wrongdoing
(N) The act of pardoning someone for an error or offense
(O) Showing sympathy and concern for others
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What was Daisy’s unique talent?
(a) Detective skills
(b) Flying
(c) Singing
(d) Dancing

2. Who sent Daisy a letter about the missing eggs?
(a) A triceratops
(b) A pterodactyl
(c) A stegosaurus
(d) A duck

3. Where did Daisy decide to investigate?
(a) The forest
(b) The ocean
(c) The mountains
(d) The nearby volcano

4. Who did Daisy find in the secret hideout?
(a) The missing eggs
(b) The grumpy triceratops
(c) Benny, a baby dinosaur
(d) The mischievous pterodactyl

5. What did Benny mistake the eggs for?
(a) Food
(b) Toys
(c) Rocks
(d) Books

6. What did Daisy teach Benny?
(a) The importance of asking permission
(b) How to fly
(c) How to solve mysteries
(d) How to be grumpy

7. What did Daisy and Benny become?
(a) Enemies
(b) Inseparable friends
(c) Rivals
(d) Strangers

8. What did Daisy’s story teach everyone?
(a) The importance of being grumpy
(b) The joy of singing and dancing
(c) The power of forgiveness and friendship
(d) The value of solving mysteries

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. Daisy decides to investigate a nearby volcano.
2. Daisy receives a letter from a duck who has found her eggs.
3. Daisy’s reputation as a dinosaur detective spreads and she helps others solve their mysteries.
4. Daisy interrogates her neighbors to find clues about the found eggs.
5. Daisy finds a mischievous baby dinosaur named Benny surrounded by eggshells.
6. Daisy discovers a secret hideout outside the volcano.
7. Daisy is a dinosaur with a unique talent for solving mysteries.
8. Daisy does not forgive Benny and they become distant friends.
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📝 Write a Summary:

Write a summary of this story in two sentences. Here are some hints:
Who are the main characters?
What happens in the story?

✅ Answers

🤔✅ Comprehension Question Answers:

1. What was Daisy’s unique talent?
Daisy’s unique talent was being a detective.

2. Who sent Daisy a letter asking for help?
A desperate duck sent Daisy a letter asking for help.

3. Where did Daisy go to investigate the missing eggs?
Daisy went to the nearby volcano to investigate the missing eggs.

4. Who did Daisy find inside the secret hideout?
Daisy found a mischievous baby dinosaur named Benny inside the secret hideout.

5. Why did Benny take the eggs?
Benny took the eggs because he mistook them for toys.

6. How did Daisy react when she found out it was Benny?
Daisy reacted with understanding and forgiveness when she found out it was Benny.

7. What did Daisy teach Benny?
Daisy taught Benny the importance of asking permission.

8. What happened to Daisy after she solved the mystery?
After she solved the mystery, Daisy became famous and other dinosaurs started seeking her help.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) dinosaurs
(2) prized
(3) determined
(4) adventure
(5) Daisy
(6) secret
(7) Benny
(8) feeling
(9) friends
(10) friendship
(11) solving
(12) worked
(13) mistakes
(14) friendships
(15) unlikeliest
(16) forgiveness
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. curious
Answer: (K) Having a strong desire to know or learn something

2. desperate
Answer: (B) Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with

3. interrogating
Answer: (E) Asking questions in a thorough and forceful way

4. mischievous
Answer: (C) Inclined to behave in a playful or naughty way

5. remorseful
Answer: (M) Filled with regret or guilt for a wrongdoing

6. compassionate
Answer: (O) Showing sympathy and concern for others

7. inseparable
Answer: (H) Unable to be separated or treated as distinct

8. permission
Answer: (L) Consent or authorization given by someone in authority

9. forgiveness
Answer: (N) The act of pardoning someone for an error or offense

10. adventures
Answer: (F) Exciting and often risky experiences or activities

11. encountered
Answer: (J) Came across or met, especially unexpectedly

12. perseverance
Answer: (G) Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

13. intelligence
Answer: (D) The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills

14. mighty
Answer: (A) Possessing great power or strength

15. embrace
Answer: (I) Hold or take in a concept, belief, or practice without questioning it
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What was Daisy’s unique talent?
Answer: (a) Detective skills

2. Who sent Daisy a letter about the missing eggs?
Answer: (d) A duck

3. Where did Daisy decide to investigate?
Answer: (d) The nearby volcano

4. Who did Daisy find in the secret hideout?
Answer: (c) Benny, a baby dinosaur

5. What did Benny mistake the eggs for?
Answer: (b) Toys

6. What did Daisy teach Benny?
Answer: (a) The importance of asking permission

7. What did Daisy and Benny become?
Answer: (b) Inseparable friends

8. What did Daisy’s story teach everyone?
Answer: (c) The power of forgiveness and friendship
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. Daisy decides to investigate a nearby volcano. (Answer: True)
2. Daisy receives a letter from a duck who has found her eggs. (Answer: False)
3. Daisy’s reputation as a dinosaur detective spreads and she helps others solve their mysteries. (Answer: True)
4. Daisy interrogates her neighbors to find clues about the found eggs. (Answer: False)
5. Daisy finds a mischievous baby dinosaur named Benny surrounded by eggshells. (Answer: True)
6. Daisy discovers a secret hideout outside the volcano. (Answer: False)
7. Daisy is a dinosaur with a unique talent for solving mysteries. (Answer: True)
8. Daisy does not forgive Benny and they become distant friends. (Answer: False)
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