Description
This engaging worksheet pack delivers spooky suspense and brain-boosting fun for upper elementary students. Designed especially for Grade 5 readers, each mystery invites students to read closely, think logically, and draw conclusions based on subtle textual clues.
From haunted lockers to eerie photo changes, students will love following these short but chilling stories—while teachers will appreciate how naturally they support reading comprehension, inference, and reasoning skills.
What’s Inside
This pack includes 5 mysterious reading passages, each followed by thoughtfully crafted student activities:
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High-interest mystery story (approx. 400–420 words)
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Reading comprehension questions
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Vocabulary-in-context activities
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Personal reflection prompt
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Creative or logical extension task
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Full answer key
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Teacher guide for each episode
Titles in This Pack
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The Locker That Shouldn’t Open – A new student finds their assigned locker isn’t as empty as it should be.
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The Substitute Nobody Knew – A mysterious teacher appears—but no one seems to know who hired her.
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The Footsteps in the Music Room – Unexplained sounds echo through the school after hours.
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The First-Day Photo That Changed – A class picture taken that morning doesn’t match what everyone remembers.
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The Voice from the School Intercom – Announcements begin to include messages no one claims to have written.
Why Teachers Love It
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Encourages logical thinking and evidence-based reading
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Builds skills in identifying inference, theme, and detail
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Perfect for independent work, early finishers, or small group discussions
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Creates meaningful literacy engagement at the start of the year
This pack is ideal for teachers looking to combine seasonal excitement with serious learning. A great way to welcome students back to school while keeping them on the edge of their seats.
Let the investigation begin!
