Description
Looking for something that goes beyond ordinary reading passages?
This printable pack features five short mystery stories set in a school environment—each designed to build reading comprehension, critical thinking, and writing skills in Grade 4 students. These realistic, relatable mysteries challenge students to use clues from the text, make logical inferences, and express their ideas in complete written responses.
Perfect for literacy lessons, enrichment, independent work, or small group instruction.
📦 What’s Included
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5 original short mystery reading passages (approx. 250–270 words each)
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3 structured comprehension questions per passage (multiple choice and text-based)
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2 written response questions with lined space to answer
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3 vocabulary words with definitions in context
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1 open-ended discussion prompt per episode
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Full answer key with sample written responses
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Bonus: Printable lined response page for writing activities
🕵️♀️ Episode Titles
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The Missing Backpack from the Locker – Jason’s backpack disappears during gym class.
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The Case of the Locked Cubby – A strange lock and a mysterious note appear in Mia’s storage cubby.
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Who Changed the Sign on the Classroom Door? – The room number sign is mysteriously switched.
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The Stolen Treats at the School Event – Ava’s lemon bars vanish just before the big bake sale.
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The Laptop That Vanished at Lunch – A school laptop goes missing—and reappears with a note.
📘 Ideal For
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Grade 4 classrooms
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Reading comprehension practice
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Writing with evidence from the text
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Skill-building in inference, logic, and text clues
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Use as printables, homework, morning work, or ELA centers
🎯 Educational Standards
This resource aligns with the following Common Core State Standards:
RI.4.1, RI.4.3, RI.4.7, W.4.1, W.4.4
💡 Why Teachers Love It
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Easy to print and assign
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Builds both reading and writing skills in one task
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Engages students with realistic mystery situations
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Encourages text-based answers and deeper reasoning
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Flexible for whole class or individual work
📝 Conclusion
Whether you’re teaching in the classroom, assigning independent work, or supporting reading at home, this set of school-themed mystery passages provides everything you need to challenge and engage your Grade 4 learners. Each worksheet is carefully designed to promote thoughtful reading, clear writing, and a love for solving puzzles through text.
Give your students the opportunity to become detectives in their own classroom—with stories they can relate to and skills they’ll carry forward.
Download once, print forever, and watch your students grow more confident in their comprehension and reasoning.
