Description

A senior government official is found dead behind his residence—nude, hanging from a tree, and staged in a strangely deliberate way.
Was it a suicide… or a calculated cover-up?

This forensic mystery challenges students to think beyond the surface. With a realistic narrative, complex characters, and emotionally driven clues, The Hanged Director guides learners through the process of analyzing evidence, forming theories, and writing reasoned conclusions.

What’s Inside:

A full Case Overview to introduce the narrative
Detailed Evidence Files with timestamps, CCTV summaries, and behavior patterns
10 Short-Answer Analysis Questions for deep reading and critical response
A Bonus Detective Report writing extension
Vocabulary Section to reinforce forensic and literary terms
A rich Discussion Prompt to spark ethical and psychological reflection
Full Teacher Guide with tips, pacing ideas, and differentiation strategies
Answer Key and Confidential Case Summary (Teacher Use Only)

Key Skills Supported:

Textual inference and logical reasoning
Argument writing with supporting evidence
Evaluating motive, opportunity, and reliability
Cross-analyzing testimony and scene context
Psychological and ethical analysis

Classroom Use:
This resource works well as a stand-alone mini-unit, sub plan, forensic literature module, or writing assessment.
Students can work individually or collaboratively. The case is left intentionally unresolved to promote higher-order thinking and discussion.

Content Note:
Sensitive themes are presented with care and professionalism. Includes a teacher-facing content advisory to guide appropriate classroom use.

Conclusion:
The Hanged Director offers more than a whodunit—it’s a deep, investigative literacy experience that blends fiction, forensic logic, and real-world complexity.
Perfect for teachers seeking rigorous reading and writing engagement that students won’t forget.