Detective LaRue

Detective LaRue

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Letters from the Investigation Teague,M.(2004)Scholastic Press

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Detective LaRue

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Demographics & Related Info

• Demographics (Audience Levels) Ages 6-9/Grades 1st-3rd Note: Students in 1st grade may not be able to read the book independently. As such, a read-aloud may be a more appropriate choice.
• Lexile Measure: AD950L
• Length: 32 pages
• Genre/Sub-genre: Fiction/Mystery
• Format: Picture Storybook

Prediction Chart

During the reading of the book, stop midpoint and complete a prediction chart, centering on whether or not Ike LaRue will remain in jail, be set free, or escape.

• Record your predictions
• Tell why you make the predictions
• Read to confirm or reject your predictions.

Mark Teague is the author & illustrtor of the Ike LaRue book series. But, beyond creating the art work for his own stories, Teague has illustrated 40+ books for other authors. Surprisingly, he has never had an art lesson and didn't plan on becoming an author. Some facts about the author:

• Grew up in San Diego, CA
• Earned a degree in American history
• Currently lives in upstate NY, with wife, Laura
• Has two daughters, Lily & Ava

Summary

After reading the story, Detective LaRue: Letters from the Investigation, summarize what you've read by writing a $2.00 summary. See details below.

• Include key details in summary
• Each word, regardless of length, counts as a .05 (nickel)
• Check for errors.

Want more?

If you enjoyed reading Detective LaRue: Letters from the Investigation be sure and check out all of Mark Teague's books about Ike LaRue. Titles & a link for the books are listed below. Hover over the first bullet for the link.

• Dear Mrs. LaRue: Letters from Obedience School
• LaRue for Mayor: Letters from the Campaign Trail
• LaRue Across America: Postcards From the Vacation

Writing Prompts

Choose one of the prompts below

• Ike writes letters to Mrs. LaRue. Pretend you are her and write a response to one of Ike's letters. Use correct friendly letter format and be sure it references content from one of Ike's letters.
• Pretend you are a newspaper writer & are writing an article about Ike solving the mystery. Include quotes from the book that supports your story. Publish it on a newspaper template.

• Look closely at the associated rubrics located above BEFORE you complete your chosen prompt
• Click the plus sign for the rubric for the friendly letter from Mrs. LaRue
• Click the link icon for the rubric for the newspaper article.

Pre-Reading Activity

Roll & Retell

Complete a book walk-thru, paying attention to the author/illustrator, illustrations, etc. Roll a dice and retell what you learned about the book by answering specific questions for each number on the die.

• (1) Who is the author?
• (2) Who is the illustrator?
• (3) What writing genres are used in the book?
• (4) Who are the characters?
• (5) Based on the cover, what do you think the story will be about?
• (6) What do you think the main problem is?

Click here to roll the dice