1 00:00:13,914 --> 00:00:15,816 [electronic music] 2 00:00:41,742 --> 00:00:43,610 - Mandy: Hi, Norby. 3 00:00:43,677 --> 00:00:44,778 Whatcha doing? 4 00:00:44,845 --> 00:00:46,947 - Norbert: Stamping on the table. 5 00:00:47,014 --> 00:00:49,783 [stamps] Now I'm stamping on the floor. 6 00:00:49,850 --> 00:00:52,719 These are the new pages for my stamp collection. 7 00:00:52,786 --> 00:00:54,721 - Do those come in those big envelopes? 8 00:00:54,788 --> 00:00:56,456 - Uh-huh. 9 00:00:58,692 --> 00:00:59,993 Do you want something? 10 00:01:00,060 --> 00:01:02,763 - Yeah, there's this word in my story. 11 00:01:02,829 --> 00:01:03,931 Listen. 12 00:01:03,997 --> 00:01:08,135 "Emma folded her letter and put it in the..." 13 00:01:08,969 --> 00:01:11,104 El... En... that word. 14 00:01:13,040 --> 00:01:15,776 What is it? - You already know it. 15 00:01:15,843 --> 00:01:17,644 - Mandy: I do? - Sure. 16 00:01:17,711 --> 00:01:18,812 Read the next sentence 17 00:01:18,879 --> 00:01:21,215 and see if you can figure out what it means. 18 00:01:21,281 --> 00:01:24,384 - "She took it downstairs to the mailbox. 19 00:01:24,451 --> 00:01:28,388 Tomorrow, it would be on its way to the president." 20 00:01:28,455 --> 00:01:29,690 So? 21 00:01:29,756 --> 00:01:32,125 - So, when you don't understand something, 22 00:01:32,192 --> 00:01:34,661 look for clues, remember? 23 00:01:35,095 --> 00:01:38,198 - Well, I know it has something to do with the letter. 24 00:01:38,265 --> 00:01:40,767 "Then she mailed the letter." 25 00:01:40,834 --> 00:01:43,837 - What do you put a letter in before you mail it? 26 00:01:43,904 --> 00:01:45,706 - One of these, an... 27 00:01:45,772 --> 00:01:47,441 Elno... Eno... 28 00:01:47,975 --> 00:01:49,643 - Wait a sec. 29 00:01:49,710 --> 00:01:54,882 Remember the clues and try saying the word really slowly. 30 00:01:56,517 --> 00:02:00,420 - En... ve... lop... ee? - Norbert: Again. 31 00:02:01,421 --> 00:02:04,725 - En... ve... lop... ee... en... 32 00:02:04,791 --> 00:02:07,361 Enve... Envelope! - Right! 33 00:02:08,795 --> 00:02:11,765 - "Emma folded her letter and put it in the envelope." 34 00:02:11,832 --> 00:02:12,933 Now I get it. 35 00:02:13,000 --> 00:02:14,101 Thanks, Norby. 36 00:02:14,168 --> 00:02:15,836 - Hey, don't go! 37 00:02:19,740 --> 00:02:24,444 - My children, you must make haste to the land of Mojuste! 38 00:02:24,511 --> 00:02:30,184 The evil Thorzuul is once again wreaking his horrible havoc. 39 00:02:31,385 --> 00:02:33,053 He's being bad! 40 00:02:33,620 --> 00:02:35,289 Hurry! 41 00:02:36,723 --> 00:02:37,891 - Ready? 42 00:02:37,958 --> 00:02:39,626 Let's go. 43 00:02:51,905 --> 00:02:53,574 [eerie music] 44 00:03:15,295 --> 00:03:17,631 - In unison: Thunder and lightning, trumpets and drums. 45 00:03:17,698 --> 00:03:18,799 Readers rejoice! 46 00:03:18,866 --> 00:03:20,667 A Storylord comes. 47 00:03:22,302 --> 00:03:24,438 [Bike-O-Tron whirrs] 48 00:03:25,339 --> 00:03:27,007 [shimmer] 49 00:03:30,544 --> 00:03:32,212 [shimmer] 50 00:03:35,582 --> 00:03:39,253 - Hey, where'd he go? - He was right here. 51 00:03:39,786 --> 00:03:42,923 - I'll go this way, you go that way. 52 00:03:44,291 --> 00:03:45,959 [gentle music] 53 00:03:58,972 --> 00:04:01,408 - There you are! - Please don't hurt me! 54 00:04:01,475 --> 00:04:02,576 - Hurt you? 55 00:04:02,643 --> 00:04:03,777 We're not gonna hurt you. 56 00:04:03,844 --> 00:04:05,145 We're your friends. 57 00:04:05,212 --> 00:04:07,648 - You mean you weren't sent by Thorzuul? 58 00:04:07,714 --> 00:04:08,982 - No way. 59 00:04:09,049 --> 00:04:12,219 We're apprentice Storylords sent to help you by Lexor. 60 00:04:12,286 --> 00:04:14,721 My name is Mandy and my brother's name is Norby. 61 00:04:14,788 --> 00:04:16,790 Who are you? - Zandro. 62 00:04:16,857 --> 00:04:19,660 If you're Storylords, maybe you can help me. 63 00:04:19,726 --> 00:04:21,562 Here, look at this. 64 00:04:21,628 --> 00:04:23,530 It's from Thorzuul. 65 00:04:24,698 --> 00:04:27,835 - Mandy: "I watch dand... Dan..." 66 00:04:29,303 --> 00:04:30,737 We'll come back to that word. 67 00:04:30,804 --> 00:04:33,273 "I watch somethings by the hour. 68 00:04:33,340 --> 00:04:36,109 "Is it a weed or is it a flower? 69 00:04:36,176 --> 00:04:38,912 "They grow in my lawn, gold as the sun. 70 00:04:38,979 --> 00:04:41,782 Bring me a bunch or you'd better run!" 71 00:04:41,849 --> 00:04:43,383 Hmm. 72 00:04:43,450 --> 00:04:45,118 Danel... Dan... 73 00:04:47,955 --> 00:04:50,958 Dan...hmm. - Hey, you found him. 74 00:04:51,024 --> 00:04:52,593 - Yeah, and he needs our help. 75 00:04:52,659 --> 00:04:53,994 What is it you were telling me 76 00:04:54,061 --> 00:04:55,796 about how to figure out words you don't know? 77 00:04:55,863 --> 00:04:58,098 - I was telling you exactly what Mrs. Framish said 78 00:04:58,165 --> 00:05:00,734 in reading class last week. 79 00:05:01,802 --> 00:05:04,104 - Today, we're going to learn what to do 80 00:05:04,171 --> 00:05:07,474 when we read words that we don't know. 81 00:05:07,541 --> 00:05:11,011 Sometimes, those words are new to us. 82 00:05:11,078 --> 00:05:13,780 We've never heard them before. 83 00:05:13,847 --> 00:05:17,951 Other times, we know what a word sounds like, 84 00:05:18,018 --> 00:05:20,621 but not what it looks like. 85 00:05:20,687 --> 00:05:24,925 Let's see if there's a word like that on the board. 86 00:05:24,992 --> 00:05:26,960 Angie, will you read for us? 87 00:05:27,027 --> 00:05:30,030 - "Hansel and Gretel were locked in a candy cage. 88 00:05:30,097 --> 00:05:33,467 Its long, thin bars were made of..." 89 00:05:33,534 --> 00:05:35,269 Like? 90 00:05:35,335 --> 00:05:36,837 Leek? 91 00:05:36,904 --> 00:05:38,071 Like? 92 00:05:38,138 --> 00:05:39,673 I don't know that word. 93 00:05:39,740 --> 00:05:42,676 - Does anyone recognize that word? 94 00:05:42,743 --> 00:05:44,411 No? 95 00:05:46,313 --> 00:05:47,981 Let's continue reading. 96 00:05:48,048 --> 00:05:51,785 Let's see if we can find some clues that will help us 97 00:05:51,852 --> 00:05:53,687 as to what it means. 98 00:05:53,754 --> 00:05:56,190 - Angie: "Some were black and some were red. 99 00:05:56,256 --> 00:05:59,493 They all tasted sweet and delicious." 100 00:05:59,560 --> 00:06:00,661 - Good, Angie. 101 00:06:00,727 --> 00:06:01,995 That was very good work. 102 00:06:02,062 --> 00:06:05,599 Now, let's go back to that word we didn't know. 103 00:06:05,666 --> 00:06:08,368 Let's be word detectives. 104 00:06:10,304 --> 00:06:12,406 What clues can we find 105 00:06:12,472 --> 00:06:16,276 to help us figure out what that word means? 106 00:06:16,343 --> 00:06:17,644 Norbert? 107 00:06:17,711 --> 00:06:20,948 - It says that Hansel and Gretel were put in a candy cage, 108 00:06:21,014 --> 00:06:23,784 and that word is about the bars in the cage, 109 00:06:23,851 --> 00:06:26,486 so it must be some sort of candy. 110 00:06:26,553 --> 00:06:29,790 - Very good, Detective Norbert. 111 00:06:29,857 --> 00:06:33,527 Can you tell us how you knew that the sentence about the bars 112 00:06:33,594 --> 00:06:37,130 was about the bars in the candy cage? 113 00:06:37,197 --> 00:06:38,866 - Because of the word its. 114 00:06:38,932 --> 00:06:42,135 That refers to the candy cage in the first sentence. 115 00:06:42,202 --> 00:06:43,370 - Good work. 116 00:06:43,437 --> 00:06:45,939 You found an important clue. 117 00:06:46,006 --> 00:06:48,509 Has anyone else found any more clues 118 00:06:48,575 --> 00:06:52,746 that will help us figure out our mystery word? 119 00:06:52,813 --> 00:06:53,981 Jason? 120 00:06:54,047 --> 00:06:57,417 - Well, it says that the bars were long and thin, 121 00:06:57,484 --> 00:07:00,153 and some were black and some were red. 122 00:07:00,220 --> 00:07:04,191 So, it must be a long, thin candy that's black or red. 123 00:07:04,258 --> 00:07:06,560 - Mrs. Framish: Another important clue. 124 00:07:06,627 --> 00:07:07,828 Angie. 125 00:07:07,895 --> 00:07:11,932 - It's something that tastes sweet and delicious too. 126 00:07:11,999 --> 00:07:14,067 - Mrs. Framish: What clue tells you that, Angie? 127 00:07:14,134 --> 00:07:15,269 - In the last sentence, 128 00:07:15,335 --> 00:07:18,005 it says that they all tasted sweet and delicious. 129 00:07:18,071 --> 00:07:21,008 The word "they" is about the bars. 130 00:07:21,074 --> 00:07:23,343 - Good work, all of you. 131 00:07:23,410 --> 00:07:26,213 Now, let's go back to that word 132 00:07:26,580 --> 00:07:30,317 and let's think about all of our clues. 133 00:07:30,384 --> 00:07:32,052 It's a candy. 134 00:07:34,388 --> 00:07:39,626 It can be black or red, and it tastes sweet and delicious. 135 00:07:43,597 --> 00:07:46,466 Jason, why don't you try for us? 136 00:07:46,533 --> 00:07:49,536 - Like work... - A little slower. 137 00:07:51,205 --> 00:07:53,106 - Like... or... ice. 138 00:07:54,842 --> 00:07:57,511 - Good, that's the way it looks. 139 00:07:57,578 --> 00:07:59,913 Now, try it again, and this time, 140 00:07:59,980 --> 00:08:04,117 use short vowel sounds instead of long ones. 141 00:08:05,052 --> 00:08:06,854 - Lick... or... is. 142 00:08:08,055 --> 00:08:12,726 - A long, thin candy that can be either black or red. 143 00:08:15,095 --> 00:08:17,564 - Lick... or... Licorice! 144 00:08:18,165 --> 00:08:19,466 - Good, yes. 145 00:08:19,533 --> 00:08:22,002 I'll bet you all know what licorice is, don't you? 146 00:08:22,069 --> 00:08:25,606 You just didn't know what it looked like. 147 00:08:25,672 --> 00:08:29,610 Let's go back and reread the passage now. 148 00:08:29,676 --> 00:08:31,445 Angie, will you read for us? 149 00:08:31,512 --> 00:08:34,581 - "Hansel and Gretel were locked in a candy cage. 150 00:08:34,648 --> 00:08:37,851 "Its long, thin bars were made of licorice. 151 00:08:37,918 --> 00:08:40,120 "Some were black and some were red. 152 00:08:40,187 --> 00:08:42,556 They all tasted sweet and delicious." 153 00:08:42,623 --> 00:08:44,691 Now I understand it. 154 00:08:44,758 --> 00:08:48,562 - Remember, when you read a word you don't know, 155 00:08:48,629 --> 00:08:51,298 you need to be a word detective. 156 00:08:51,365 --> 00:08:53,934 Try to figure out what it means. 157 00:08:54,001 --> 00:08:58,238 Look for clues in the sentences around the word. 158 00:08:58,305 --> 00:09:01,175 Try saying it in different ways, 159 00:09:01,241 --> 00:09:03,677 until it sounds like a real word, 160 00:09:03,744 --> 00:09:06,046 until it makes sense to you. 161 00:09:06,113 --> 00:09:12,319 You may discover it's a word you already know, like licorice. 162 00:09:12,386 --> 00:09:17,758 If you're a good word detective, you'll be a good reader. 163 00:09:17,824 --> 00:09:20,827 Now, take your reading books out. 164 00:09:20,894 --> 00:09:24,364 We'll practice what we just learned. 165 00:09:24,431 --> 00:09:26,099 Turn to page 31. 166 00:09:29,636 --> 00:09:32,806 Let's see if you're good word detectives. 167 00:09:32,873 --> 00:09:34,074 - If you're good word detectives, 168 00:09:34,141 --> 00:09:36,076 you'll be good readers. 169 00:09:36,143 --> 00:09:39,613 - So, let's check this note for clues. 170 00:09:41,048 --> 00:09:43,417 [evil laughter in distance] - Uh-oh. 171 00:09:43,483 --> 00:09:44,785 Here comes You-Know-Who. 172 00:09:44,852 --> 00:09:46,186 I'll go try and keep him busy 173 00:09:46,253 --> 00:09:50,924 while you figure out his message, but hurry, okay? 174 00:09:51,658 --> 00:09:54,461 - "I watch... dan... damp..." 175 00:09:56,263 --> 00:09:58,599 Whatever they ares by the hour. 176 00:09:58,665 --> 00:10:01,468 "Is it a weed or is it a flower?" 177 00:10:01,835 --> 00:10:03,270 - There's a clue! 178 00:10:03,337 --> 00:10:06,473 It has a flower, but some people must think it's a weed. 179 00:10:06,540 --> 00:10:09,042 - "They grow in my lawn." - Another clue! 180 00:10:09,109 --> 00:10:10,577 They grow in lawns. 181 00:10:10,644 --> 00:10:13,614 - "Gold as the sun." - Another clue! 182 00:10:13,680 --> 00:10:15,983 - "Bring me a bunch, or you'd better run!" 183 00:10:16,049 --> 00:10:18,018 - Hmm, we've got three clues. 184 00:10:18,085 --> 00:10:20,954 It's a flower that some people think is a weed. 185 00:10:21,021 --> 00:10:24,391 They grow in lawns and they're gold in color. 186 00:10:24,458 --> 00:10:26,126 - Hmm. 187 00:10:26,193 --> 00:10:30,097 Danel... Dal... Dan... - Norbert: Hurry! 188 00:10:30,697 --> 00:10:33,367 He's coming around the bend! 189 00:10:34,001 --> 00:10:37,004 - Mandy: Dandy... lee... ons... 190 00:10:37,838 --> 00:10:40,073 Dandy... lee... ons... 191 00:10:41,875 --> 00:10:44,111 Danda... lee... ons... 192 00:10:47,281 --> 00:10:49,616 - In unison: Dandelions! 193 00:10:50,551 --> 00:10:52,252 - Gold flowers that grow in the lawn. 194 00:10:52,319 --> 00:10:54,888 - My dad says they're weeds! 195 00:10:55,455 --> 00:10:57,124 - Hey, look! 196 00:11:04,431 --> 00:11:06,333 [electronic music] 197 00:11:11,972 --> 00:11:13,874 [motorcycle revvs] 198 00:11:15,008 --> 00:11:17,678 - Well, where are my flowers? 199 00:11:18,879 --> 00:11:21,348 Or couldn't you understand my note? 200 00:11:21,415 --> 00:11:23,083 [evil laughter] 201 00:11:27,287 --> 00:11:30,390 - Zandro: No, I couldn't. - Oh, no! 202 00:11:30,457 --> 00:11:33,126 What a pity. [evil laughter] 203 00:11:35,996 --> 00:11:38,999 - That is, until these two showed up. 204 00:11:39,066 --> 00:11:40,968 - Thorzuul: I beg your pardon? 205 00:11:41,034 --> 00:11:42,936 - Your dandelions. 206 00:11:44,204 --> 00:11:45,339 - But... 207 00:11:45,405 --> 00:11:47,674 But how did you figure out the word? 208 00:11:47,741 --> 00:11:49,877 I knew you'd never seen it. 209 00:11:49,943 --> 00:11:52,212 - Well, when I realized I didn't know it, 210 00:11:52,279 --> 00:11:53,614 I read on and looked for clues 211 00:11:53,680 --> 00:11:55,249 that would help me understand it. 212 00:11:55,315 --> 00:11:57,951 Then I tried to figure out how to say the word, 213 00:11:58,018 --> 00:12:00,721 remembering the clues, and I got it. 214 00:12:00,787 --> 00:12:02,456 Thanks to you two. 215 00:12:03,590 --> 00:12:05,259 - You two. 216 00:12:06,126 --> 00:12:09,796 I've had just about enough of you two. 217 00:12:09,863 --> 00:12:12,099 - Mandy, I think we'd better be going. 218 00:12:12,165 --> 00:12:14,301 I hope you're not allergic to dandelions. 219 00:12:14,368 --> 00:12:16,036 - Bye! 220 00:12:18,138 --> 00:12:20,807 - In unison: Home. [shimmer] 221 00:12:24,011 --> 00:12:27,681 - Me, allergic to dandelions? [sniffs] 222 00:12:29,750 --> 00:12:31,752 Ridicul-- [sneezes] 223 00:12:34,755 --> 00:12:36,423 - Bless you! 224 00:12:38,091 --> 00:12:41,094 - Milkbreath, get me out of here! 225 00:12:41,795 --> 00:12:43,463 [sneezes] 226 00:12:47,367 --> 00:12:51,371 [electronic music] [continues sneezing]