About
Angela Michaels is the new karate teacher in Bailey City. She is very kind and there to help and save persons who are in need. Melody is sure she is an angel, but Eddie thinks it is silly to think their karate teacher could be from heaven.
Read one section at a time, then discuss the questions to review understanding. These questions are a starting place for conversation, not a complete test of the chapter.
Chapter 1
Comprehension questions
What did Melody make in the snow?
Page 1 — Snow angels
1
Why was Eddie upset Melody had made snow angels?
Page 1 — The snow was too packed to make snowballs
1
What did Ben double dare Eddie to do?
Page 6 — Climb a tree
6
Why was climbing a tree dangerous for Eddie?
Page 7 — It was icy
7
Chapter 2
Comprehension questions
Who caught Eddie from falling to the ground when he climbed the tree?
Page 10 — The stranger/crossing guard
10
What’s a miracle?
an effect or extraordinary event that surpasses human power and is considered from God
What were the coupons for Angela Michaels gave the kids after she saved Eddie when he fell out of the tree?
Page 12 — Free karate lesson
12
Chapter 3
Comprehension questions
What is the purpose of learning karate?
Page 16 — To guard and protect
16
What did the expert break with her bare hand and foot?
Page 16 — Stacks of wood
16
What did the karate expert yell as she broke the boards?
Page 18 — Kee-YAH
18
Chapter 4
Comprehension questions
Who was the karate expert?
Page 19 — Angela Michaels
19
What color of clothing did Angela Michaels wear?
Page 21 — White
21
What does Melody think Angela is?
Page 23 — A guardian angel
23
Chapter 5
Comprehension questions
How are miracles and luck different?
a miracle is a work of God/ Luck is good fortune as a result of chance
Why does Melody think Angela is there in Bailey City?
Page 28 — She’s on a mission
28
Chapter 6
Comprehension questions
Where was Eddie’s perfect place for spying on Miss Michaels?
Page 31 — In Mr. Mason’s yard
31
How does Mr. Mason feel about people going into his yard?
Page 34 — Doesn’t like it at all
34
Chapter 7
Comprehension questions
What did Miss Michael’s earmuffs look like?
Page 36 — a halo
36
What did Melody think were Miss Michael’s wings?
Page 36 — Her white cape
36
Who caught the kids when they were spying on Miss Michael’s in Mr. Mason’s yard?
Page 38 — Mr. Mason
38
Chapter 8
Comprehension questions
Who rescued the kids when they were caught by Mr. Mason?
Page 41 — Miss Michaels
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What does Melody think Miss Michael’s mission is?
Page 42 — To help Mr. Mason make friends
42
Why is Mr. Mason grumpy?
Page 44 — He doesn’t have any friends
44
What did Melody want to do for Mr. Mason to be his friend?
Page 42 — Make him cookies and shovel his porch
42
Chapter 9
Comprehension questions
What was Ben doing to Huey when Miss Michaels saved Huey?
Page 47 — Bullying him/ karate chopping his head
47
What did Miss Michaels do to stop Ben from bullying Huey?
Page 49 — Stopped his hand, held him in the air and spoke to him
49
Describe the karate room in the gymnasium.
Page 52 — Gold mats, blue and gold punching bags, white, gold band ran around the top of the room
52
Chapter 10
Comprehension questions
What did the kids put on before their karate lesson?
Page 53 — White uniforms
53
Name two things the kids did during their karate lesson?
Page 54 — Jumping jacks, sit ups, sidekicks
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After the karate lesson, what did Miss Michaels encourage everyone to do?
Page 56 — Watch out for others, control yourself
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After their karate lesson, what did Eddie say Miss Michaels was in disguise?
Page 57 — A drill sergeant
57
Chapter 11
Comprehension questions
How does Eddie feel about trying to be Mr. Mason’s friend?
Page 58 — Scared of Mr. Mason, not happy
58
Why does Melody have courage to help Mr. Mason even though he’s mean to everyone?
Page 61 — She feels her guardian angel will protect her
61
Chapter 12
Comprehension questions
Who was the new crossing guard at the end of the story?
Page 64 — Mr. Mason
64
What helped Mr. Mason be nice, friendly and happy?
Page 66 — The kids were nice to him/ he felt love
66
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