Word Girl Episode 2: High-Fat Robbery
Pre-Reading
Todd Ming, also called “Scoops,” is a reporter. He writes news for the school newspaper at the school where he and Becky attend. They are 10-years-old and in the Fifth grade. Scoops is always looking for an interesting story.
In this episode, he is writing about events in the town. The Butcher is not a very smart man. He reads the school newspaper and gets ideas for his crimes. WordGirl tries to capture him without giving away her secret identity.
General vocabulary to know
Characters |
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Todd “Scoops” Ming, his nickname is Scoops |
The Butcher, the villain |
Reginald, the owner of the jewelry store |
Vocabulary
Parents and Teachers: This vocabulary does not need to be memorized in order to watch the episode. But reading first will be helpful. We call this the “front-loading” of the vocabulary. This way, the student has some knowledge of the vocabulary words when he or she comes upon them. It also helps the student to see the words in context to know what will be coming in the episode.
Unlike the specific scene vocabulary to help the student comprehend the viewing scenes, this vocabulary here is a general, working vocabulary for the English language. Much of this vocabulary will be repeated in many episodes throughout the entire program.
a newspaper |
the white paper that people read to get news |
a reporter |
a person who writes the news |
to get a scoop |
a good story |
impressive |
incredible, very interesting |
a crime |
something bad someone does like to steal or rob |
a robbery |
when someone steals from you |
an event |
a party, an important exhibit in a town, or a school play |
high-fat |
food that is bad for you |
Video Segment 2A
Becky (WordGirl) talks to a boy who writes news for the school paper.
Video Segment 2B
A man creates a party in order to rob the bank of money.WordGirl needs to investigate the bank robbery.
Video Segment 2C
At the local jewelry store, a rich woman wants to buy something.
Video Segment 2D
There is free barbeque again, so it appears there will be a robbery.
Video Segment 2E
The Butcher has robbed the jewelry store. WordGirl must catch him. Next, he tries to rob a restaurant.
Video Segment 2F
Scoops is happy but does not know Becky is WordGirl.
Post-Viewing Quiz
| Todd (Scoops) writes for the school… | |
| newspaper | |
| books | |
Post-Reading
Becky has a secret crush on the reporter, Scoops, but he does not notice. He loves his work so much that he cannot think about anything else.
Can you describe the reporter Scoops? What does he look like? What is his work?
Do you think he will find out that Becky is WordGirl?