Mystery Puzzle Reading Worksheets for Grades 4–6 – Inference, Logic, and Comprehension Skills
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Mystery Puzzle Reading Worksheets for Grades 4–6 – Inference, Logic, and Comprehension Skills

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Description

Unlock deeper thinking with every story.
This reading resource pack includes five original mystery puzzle passages designed to develop critical thinking, text-based reasoning, and narrative analysis in upper elementary students. Each worksheet is crafted to engage curious readers in Grades 4–6 through a mix of suspenseful storytelling, inferential questions, and creative written responses.

What Makes This Resource Unique:

  • Story-driven worksheets that blend mystery and literacy skill-building

  • Each passage encourages inference, reflection, and problem-solving

  • Open-ended written prompts support both comprehension and narrative writing

  • Black-and-white illustrations included to support visual learners

  • Easy to print or upload digitally for home and classroom use

  • Created by educators to align with real classroom needs

What’s Included in This Set:
You’ll receive 5 complete worksheet sets, each featuring:

  • A 250–280 word mystery fiction passage

  • Three comprehension questions with multiple choices

  • Two open-ended response questions

  • A creative vocabulary and writing extension

  • A line art scene illustration

  • A teacher-ready answer key with Common Core alignment

Included Story Titles:

  1. The Midnight Text – A strange message arrives and disappears, leading to a mysterious clue near the clock tower.

  2. Whispers in the Vent – Luis hears his name called through the vent during detention. A note confirms he’s not imagining it.

  3. The Mirror That Remembers – Messages appear in a fogged-up mirror, recalling events only a lost friend would know.

  4. The Birthday Card Clue – A birthday card with no envelope and a familiar name leads Ben into a quiet mystery.

  5. The Window with No Reflection – One classroom window shows no reflection—until it starts writing back.

Skills Covered:

  • Drawing inferences

  • Citing text-based evidence

  • Explaining reasoning in writing

  • Developing story interpretation and predictions

  • Practicing narrative extensions

Standards Alignment:
Supports CCSS RL.4.1, RL.5.1, RL.6.1 and W.4.3, W.5.3, W.6.3

Who This Is For:

  • Classroom teachers seeking meaningful comprehension practice

  • Homeschool educators wanting open-ended, standards-aligned material

  • Tutors and parents who want more than worksheets—real thinking practice

Format:

  • PDF format, printable and digital-friendly

  • 8.5×11 inch US Letter pages

  • No prep required

Use it your way:
Use each worksheet as a daily warm-up, center rotation, enrichment activity, or creative homework assignment. These mysteries are designed to spark thoughtful reading and discussion every time.

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