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:
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A full Case Overview to introduce the narrative
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Detailed Evidence Files with timestamps, CCTV summaries, and behavior patterns
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10 Short-Answer Analysis Questions for deep reading and critical response
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A Bonus Detective Report writing extension
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Vocabulary Section to reinforce forensic and literary terms
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A rich Discussion Prompt to spark ethical and psychological reflection
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Full Teacher Guide with tips, pacing ideas, and differentiation strategies
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Answer Key and Confidential Case Summary (Teacher Use Only)
Key Skills Supported:
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Textual inference and logical reasoning
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Argument writing with supporting evidence
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Evaluating motive, opportunity, and reliability
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Cross-analyzing testimony and scene context
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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.
