Story Facts
What was the theme of Leonardo's birthday party?
Video Game Series
This story is a mystery. What does the word "mystery" mean?
Something difficult to understand or explain.
a puzzle
unknown information that spikes curiosity
Why should thieves be nice and charming?
To easily fool victims
Which character in the story would be considered "nosy"?
Billy
Who is the narrator of the story?
Billy Thomas
How is Billy able to see everything that is going on at the party?
He is at his aunt's house. He can see over from the backyard.
Leonardo's party is expensive. What does expensive mean?
Something that costs lots of money is expensive.
What are some underlying reasons people steal?
1. jealously
2. self-esteem
3. peer-pressure
Which character is spoiled?
Leonardo
What point of view is the story told?
3rd Person
Why is Cameron suspicious during the party?
He disappeared for 10 minutes claiming his stomach hurt but he did not go to the bathroom.
Demonstrate your knowledge of the vocabulary word excuse by providing an example of an excuse for something.
answers may vary
Missy Louise can be characterized as _____________. She snuck and took a peak in the presents.
sneaky
Emotions play a big factor into a person's character traits in a story. What emotion would you associate with the little brother? Why? Use evidence from the story.
Answers may vary. Answers may be accepted regarding evidence from the story to support it.
What tone does the narrator have in this story?
Curious
What did Leonardo get for his birthday from his parents?
Why is Harry envious of Leonardo? How does this help you to identify what envious means?
1. He likes Jackie, but Jackie likes Leonardo.
2. The story says he is just jealous, so this lets me know he envies Leonardo.
Do thieves care about what they have done to others?
Use evidence from the story to support your answer.
The thief seem to care they had made Leonardo sad on his birthday by stealing one of his presents.
Jackie and her mom share a similar trait. What do you think the trait may be and why? Use evidence to support your answer.
Jackie and her mom both seem entitled because they believe they can have whatever they want.
The setting of the story is _______________.
Leonardo's house/backyard
Name the reason each character below was invited to the party.
Cameron, Missy, Jackie, Harry and Justin
Cameron- Leonardo's best friend
Missy- Jackie's best friend
Jackie- Leonardo's crush
Harry- Leonardo's mom's best friend son
Justin- he is Cameron's step brother.
Provide a definition for hysterical.
uncontrolled extreme laughing
Provide a characteristic for a thief and state why you believe this.
Answers may vary
Based on what we know about Justin in the story, how could be described?
The plot of this story is __________________.
Leonardo has a birthday party where his air pods go missing.