Forensic Case Files – Reading and Writing Investigations (Grades 9–10)
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Forensic Case Files – Reading and Writing Investigations (Grades 9–10)

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Description

Challenge your high school students to think like investigators. This engaging set of reading comprehension worksheets is built around original forensic mystery cases that develop logic, inference, and evidence-based writing. Ideal for Grades 9–10, each passage immerses students in a realistic criminal scenario, followed by thoughtfully crafted open-ended questions aligned with Common Core standards.

With no prior forensic science knowledge required, this resource supports deeper reading and classroom discussions while helping students master essential ELA skills.

What’s Included:

  • 5 original mystery reading passages (500–520 words each)

  • 5 written-response comprehension questions per episode

  • 1 bonus question per worksheet to extend critical thinking

  • Targeted vocabulary and discussion prompts

  • Answer keys with sample responses

  • Printable lined response sheet

  • Aligned with CCSS (RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.3, RI.9-10.8, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.9)

Episode Titles:

  1. The Artful Poisoner – A sudden collapse after morning coffee leads detectives down a toxic trail.

  2. Subway Shadows – A late-night train ride ends in disappearance, but one detail doesn’t fit.

  3. Cold Case Journal – A forgotten notebook might expose a 20-year-old lie.

  4. Burned Evidence – A fire in the forest hides more than just a body.

  5. The Inside Job – A secure vault. No signs of entry. And yet, $100,000 is gone.

Why Teachers Love It:

  • Encourages text-based reasoning, deduction, and analysis

  • Builds real-world reading and writing skills

  • Perfect for independent work, bell ringers, sub plans, or ELA enrichment

  • Blends literacy with logical thinking and investigative themes

  • Keeps students engaged with suspenseful, high-interest scenarios

 

Conclusion:

This resource bridges the gap between English Language Arts and real-world critical thinking. By using mystery-based narratives and forensic-inspired cases, students are not only reading—they’re investigating, analyzing, and writing with purpose. Whether you’re aiming to boost engagement, support CCSS-aligned instruction, or prepare students for deeper reasoning tasks, this set delivers a structured and thought-provoking experience that your classroom will keep coming back to.

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