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Comprehension Pawbook

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To parents and educators: Research shows that learners learn better when they are engaged and motivated. This series has been developed to build on children’s interest in Geronimo Stilton to develop their literacy skills through a series of guided and structured exercises.

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Welcome to the Geronimo Stilton Academy! Our prestigious academy will prepare you to become mouse-ter-ful readers and writers, like me! Get to know more about my amazing adventures through our special Pawbook series and write some mousingly wonderful stories yourself! Learning English will become as enjoyable as chewing off a large chunk of cheese!

The Geronimo Stilton Academy: Comprehension Pawbooks are specially designed for you to know more about mywhisker-licking good adventures as you • read excerpts of my fa-mouse-ly funny stories, • make your way through our triple-cheese-

level of questions, and • work out with our carefully crafted mouse-xercises.

Comprehension Pawbook 2features excerpts from: #44 The Giant Diamond Robbery #48 The Mystery in Venice #51 The Enormouse Pearl Heist #55 The Golden Statue Plot

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Well-loved for its humor, fascinating visuals and fun characters, the best-selling Geronimo Stilton series is enjoyed by children in many countries.

Research shows that learners learn better when they are engaged and motivated. The Geronimo Stilton Academy: Comprehension Pawbook series builds on children’s interest in Geronimo Stilton. It makes learning more accessible, and increases learners’ motivation to read and develop their reading comprehension skills.

The series comprises three levels:

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

• predicting• inferring• sequencing• comparing and

contrasting• recalling details and

main ideas

All skills covered in Level 1 and• drawing conclusions • summarizing

All skills covered in Levels 1 and 2 and• giving reasons• stating opinions and

point of view

Geronimo Stilton titles featured in this Pawbook:

Who is Geronimo Stilton?That’s me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adventure stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-licking-good tales, and that’s a promise!

THE GIANT DIAMOND ROBBERY

I, Geronimo Stilton, am no sports-mouse. But that didn’t stop Grandfather William from dragging me to a golf tournament so I could be his caddie! Once I arrived, who should I bump into but my friend Kornelius von Kickpaw, aka Special Agent 00K. Someone was plotting to steal the Super Mouse Cup, and it was up to me and Kornelius to crack the case!

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#44


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THE MYSTERYIN VENICE

When my crush Petunia Pretty Paws gave me a crystal figurine of a boat as a gift, I had to accept it. Oh, was that crystal boat ugly! But then I discovered a piece of paper inside with a mysterious message asking for help! The note was from someone in Venice, so I was off to Italy. I, Geronimo Stilton, would do whatever it took to save the day!

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THE MYSTERY IN VENICE

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Who is Geronimo Stilton?That’s me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adven-ture stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-licking-good tales, and that’s a promise!

THE ENORMOUSEPEARL HEIST

One day, my friends and I made an amazing discovery. We found a huge oyster — with an enormouse pearl inside! I was so excited about this rare, precious pearl that I wrote a special feature about it in The Rodent’s Gazette. That article attracted attention — both good and bad. The enormouse pearl was in danger of being stolen! Would we be able to protect it?

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$6.99 US $7.99 CANAPPEALS TO

READING LEVEL

2ND-4TH GRADERS

GRADE 4

More leveling information for this book:www.scholastic.com/readinglevel

www.scholastic.com/geronimostiltonwww.geronimostilton.com


THE GOLDEN STATUE PLOT

Rancid rat hairs, the pirate cats are coming to town! They’re planning on stealing New Mouse City’s Statue of Liberty and taking it back to Cat Island. They think it’s completely made of gold! My friends and I are determined to protect our city’s precious symbol. But can we stop these fearsome felines?

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THE GOLDEN STATUE PLOTTHE GOLDEN STATUE PLOT

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On the plane with Grandfather!

Circle the correct answers.

1. Why do you think Geronimo was livid?

(a) He found out why Grandfather told him to pack l ight .(b) He rushed to the airport but Grandfather was nowhere in sight.

(c) He had to pay extra for the heavy luggage.

(d) He forgot to bring his wallet.

2. Why did Geronimo’s back scream in pain?

(a) He had a backache from rushing to the airport.

(b) He played too much golf.(c) He had to carry all the heavy luggage.

(d) He was at the gym the day before.

3. Why did Geronimo not enjoy the flight with Grandfather?

(a) Grandfather did not let him take the window seat.

(b) Grandfather would not stop talking.

(c) Grandfather made him do many unreasonable things.

(d) Grandfather snored.

4. How can you tell that Geronimo was afraid of Grandfather?

(a) He let Grandfather take the window seat.

(b) He did everything Grandfather told him to do even when he did not like it.

(c) He told 00K that he was afraid of Grandfather.

(d) He didn’t dare to look at him in the eye.

5. Why did Geronimo feel a massive headache coming on?

(a) He had motion sickness.

(b) He forgot to take his medication.

(c) Grandfather was giving him a lot of stress.

(d) He was scared of the flight attendant.

No More Than Two Pounds!

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Number the events 1, 2, 3 and 4 as they took place on the plane.Then, fill in the thought bubbles to show what Geronimo was thinking!


Yikes! Grandfather

really scares me!”



Each of the golf players has a Mouse Island Rodent Golf Association Membership Card. Look at Grandfather’s, Sally’s and Molly’s cards.

Now, help Geronimo make one.

Mouse Island Rodent Golf Association Membership Card

FIRST NAME: William

LAST NAME: Shortpaws

NICKNAME: “Surestroke”

Shortpaws

PERSONAL MOTTOS:

“Squeak before you swing!”

“Keep your paws on the ground and

your snout to the wind!”

BRIEF PERSONAL STORY: He started

playing way back when he was still

drinking cheese from a bottle. His perfectly

precise swing is the talk of the town. He

has won more than fifty matches, twenty

of which were on the RGA (Rodent

Golf Association) Tour. He even won

the New Mouse City Open in 2006.

He is currently the president of the

New Mouse City Golf Club.

Mouse Island

Rodent Golf Association

Membership Card

FIRST NAME: MollyLAST NAME: RatmousenNICKNAME: Lady Legend of GolfPERSONAL MOTTOS: “Grandmas are golfers, too!” “Don’t judge a mouse by her nine iron!”BRIEF PERSONAL STORY: Golf champion. She has competed in tournaments

all over Mouse Island and has won hundreds of trophies. She has yet to win the Super Mouse Cup.



FIRST NAME: Sally

LAST NAME: Ratmousen

NICKNAME: Golf Tiger

PERSONAL MOTTOS:

“On the green, I’m the boss!”

“Careless caddies beware!”

BRIEF PERSONAL STORY:

Her grandmother taught her every thing

she knows about golf. She’s known

for breaking the rules, except on the

golf course, because that’s unethical!

Mouse Island

Rodent Golf Association

Membership Card

Now, you can make your very own Mouse Island RGA Membership Card!

Mouse Island Rodent Golf Association Membership Card FIRST NAME: GeronimoLAST NAME: StiltonNICKNAME:

PERSONAL MOTTOS:

BRIEF PERSONAL STORY:



Comprehension questions cover literal, inferential and higher-order reading skills for thorough understanding of the text.

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Extending vocabulary and understandingEach double-page spread consists of a fun activity related to the preceding units to extend learning.

Whilst-reading questions stimulate learners to interact with the text.

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Motivating learnersExcerpts from Geronimo Stilton titles interest and encourage learners to read the rest of the story.

Grandfather wants me to be his caddie at the

golf tournament. Now we have to take a flight

to Mouseport! What have I gotten myself into?

1

Chew on it!

1. What did Grandfather

want Geronimo to do?


2. Why did Grandfather

want Geronimo to

pack light?




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I ran home and crammed my clothes into my suitcase. I was so rushed I forgot to call back 00K.

Just then the phone rang. It was Grandfather.

“Make sure you pack l ight,” he squeaked. “And I mean really l ight, Grandson. No more than two pounds. Now move it! Move it! Move it!”

I repacked my stuff in a smaller bag, making sure I put in only the essentials. Then I raced to the airport.

Grandfather was nowhere in sight.

Suddenly, I heard someone calling me. I looked around, but all I saw was a huge mountain of luggage in the corner. Then a face popped out from behind it.

“Over here, Grandson!” my grandfather called.

I was livid. So that was why Grandfather wanted me to pack light! He wanted me to carry all of his stuff! I dragged everything to the check-in counter, where the ticket agent made us pay an expensive fee because the luggage weighed so much.


Developing comprehension skillsThe 3-step format in each unit develops learners’ comprehension skills and provides opportunities for independent learning.

Graphic activities develop learners’ ability to translate what they have read and their visual text comprehension.

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Contents

From Unit Title Page

Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

Activity 1

No More Than Two Pounds

Holes #1 to #5

Holes #14 to #17

The Mouse Island Golf Association Membership Card

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10

14

18

Unit 4

Unit 5

Unit 6

Activity 2

I’m Dragging From Jet Lag

The Rodent of My Dreams!

A Mysterious Call For Help

Working With Glass

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24

28

32

Unit 7

Unit 8

Unit 9

Activity 3

An Alarming Pilot

The Eye of the Ocean

A Bad Feeling

Detective Work

34

38

42

46

Unit 10

Unit 11

Unit 12

Activity 4

There Goes Movie Night

A Golden Statue

The P-P-Password?

Saving Energy

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60

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When my crush Petunia Pretty Paws gave me a crystal figurine of a boat as a gift, I had to accept it. Oh, was that crystal boat ugly! But then I discovered a piece of paper inside with a mysterious message asking for help! The note was from someone in Venice, so I was off to Italy. I, Geronimo Stilton, would do whatever it took to save the day!

THE M

YSTE

RY IN

VEN

ICE

BENJAMIN

TRAP

GERONIMO STILTON

THEA


$6.99 US / $7.99 CAN

RL3 007-010

THE MYSTERY IN VENICE

#48


FC_BC_9780545340977.indd 1 8/5/11 10:55 AM

SPINE=128 PP= .2813”

Who is Geronimo Stilton?That’s me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adven-ture stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-licking-good tales, and that’s a promise!


One day, my friends and I made an amazing discovery. We found a huge oyster — with an enormouse pearl inside! I was so excited about this rare, precious pearl that I wrote a special feature about it in The Rodent’s Gazette. That article attracted attention — both good and bad. The enormouse pearl was in danger of being stolen! Would we be able to protect it?

THE E

NO

RM

OU

SE P

EA

RL H

EIS

T

BENJAMIN

TRAP

GERONIMO STILTON

THEA


$6.99 US / $7.99 CAN

RL3 007-010



#51

FC_BC_9780545341035.indd 1 7/20/12 7:52 AM

$6.99 US $7.99 CANAPPEALS TO

READING LEVEL

2ND-4TH GRADERS

GRADE 4

More leveling information for this book:www.scholastic.com/readinglevel

www.scholastic.com/geronimostiltonwww.geronimostilton.com


THE GOLDEN STATUE PLOT

Rancid rat hairs, the pirate cats are coming to town! They’re planning on stealing New Mouse City’s Statue of Liberty and taking it back to Cat Island. They think it’s completely made of gold! My friends and I are determined to protect our city’s precious symbol. But can we stop these fearsome felines?

THE G

OLD

EN

STA

TUE P

LOT

BENJAMIN

TRAP

GERONIMO STILTON

THEA

#55

THE GOLDEN STATUE PLOTTHE GOLDEN STATUE PLOT

FC_BC_9780545556293.indd 1 6/26/13 11:27 AM

Grandfather wants me to be his caddie at the

golf tournament. Now we have to take a flight

to Mouseport! What have I gotten myself into?

1

Chew on it!

1. What did Grandfather

want Geronimo to do?


2. Why did Grandfather

want Geronimo to

pack light?




THE G

IAN

T DIA

MO

ND

RO

BBERY

BENJAMIN

TRAP

GERONIMO STILTON

THEA


$6.99 US / $7.99 CAN

RL3 007-010


#44


FC_BC_9780545103763.indd 1 7/1/10 10:26:54 AM

I ran home and crammed my clothes into my suitcase. I was so rushed I forgot to call back 00K.

Just then the phone rang. It was Grandfather.

“Make sure you pack l ight,” he squeaked. “And I mean really l ight, Grandson. No more than two pounds. Now move it! Move it! Move it!”

I repacked my stuff in a smaller bag, making sure I put in only the essentials. Then I raced to the airport.

Grandfather was nowhere in sight.

Suddenly, I heard someone calling me. I looked around, but all I saw was a huge mountain of luggage in the corner. Then a face popped out from behind it.

“Over here, Grandson!” my grandfather called.

I was livid. So that was why Grandfather wanted me to pack light! He wanted me to carry all of his stuff! I dragged everything to the check-in counter, where the ticket agent made us pay an expensive fee because the luggage weighed so much.

© 2015 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd ISBN 978-981-4629-64-5 6 Excerpt from The Giant Diamond Robbery (Originally published in Italy by Edizioni Piemme Il Furto del Diamante Gigante) 7

My back screamed in pain. Just then we heard an ANNOUNCEMENT over the loudsqueaker:

“Mr. von Kickpaw is waiting for Mr. Stilton at Boarding Gate C12!”

Cheese niblets! It was 00K! I rushed to the boarding gate. Kornelius was hiding behind a newspaper.

“I need to tell you something important....” he whispered.

But before he could continue, Grandfather dragged me away.

“No time for chitchatting, Grandson. My fans are waiting. William Shortpaws, the Golf Legend, cannot miss the plane!” he squeaked.

Grandfather pushed his way to the front of the boarding line. Two minutes later, we were in our seats. Grandfather took the window seat, which was fine with me. Did I mention I’m afraid of heights? After I checked my seat belt three times, we took off.

I should have known it wouldn’t be an easy flight.Grandfather drove me crazy! 1 First he insisted I ask the flight attendant for a glass of water with ice cubes shaped like golf balls. 2 Then he wanted boiling hot coffee in his lucky mug. 3 And then he wanted the sports page of the newspaper! 4 Finally he ordered me to read a book called The History of Golf for Dummies. “I’ll quiz you after the flight,” he smirked.

I felt a massive headache coming on. What a trip!


4. Why did

Geronimo check

his seat belt

three times?

3. Who is

“The Golf Legend”

Grandfather was

talking about?

Photo of Cheesita Lopez

Key chain with number 18

A silver cup

Another silver cup

Photo of Shortpaws’s first golf instructor

Golf ball

Wooden owl

No wonder the luggageweighed so much!

Grandfather brought all his lucky charms along!

© 2015 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd ISBN 978-981-4629-64-5 7Excerpt from The Giant Diamond Robbery (Originally published in Italy by Edizioni Piemme Il Furto del Diamante Gigante)


Circle the correct answers.

1. Why do you think Geronimo was livid?

(a) He found out why Grandfather told him to pack l ight .(b) He rushed to the airport but Grandfather was nowhere in sight.

(c) He had to pay extra for the heavy luggage.

(d) He forgot to bring his wallet.

2. Why did Geronimo’s back scream in pain?

(a) He had a backache from rushing to the airport.

(b) He played too much golf.

(c) He had to carry all the heavy luggage.

(d) He was at the gym the day before.

3. Why did Geronimo not enjoy the flight with Grandfather?

(a) Grandfather did not let him take the window seat.

(b) Grandfather would not stop talking.

(c) Grandfather made him do many unreasonable things.

(d) Grandfather snored.

4. How can you tell that Geronimo was afraid of Grandfather?

(a) He let Grandfather take the window seat.

(b) He did everything Grandfather told him to do even when he did not like it.

(c) He told 00K that he was afraid of Grandfather.

(d) He didn’t dare to look at him in the eye.

5. Why did Geronimo feel a massive headache coming on?

(a) He had motion sickness.

(b) He forgot to take his medication.

(c) Grandfather was giving him a lot of stress.

(d) He was scared of the flight attendant.


© 2015 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd ISBN 978-981-4629-64-5 8 Excerpt from The Giant Diamond Robbery (Originally published in Italy by Edizioni Piemme Il Furto del Diamante Gigante) 9

4

Number the events 1, 2, 3 and 4 as they took place on the plane.Then, fill in the thought bubbles to show what Geronimo was thinking!


Yikes! Grandfather

really scares me!”


© 2015 Scholastic Education International (S) Pte Ltd ISBN 978-981-4629-64-5 9Excerpt from The Giant Diamond Robbery (Originally published in Italy by Edizioni Piemme Il Furto del Diamante Gigante)

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