Description
Product Description:
Turn reading time into a puzzle-solving adventure.
This set of five mystery-themed reading passages is designed for students in Grades 4–6 who are ready to go beyond basic comprehension. Each story presents a short, engaging mystery that encourages students to analyze clues, make inferences, and support their answers with evidence from the text.
Perfect for classroom use, tutoring, enrichment, or homeschool!
Key Features:
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Aligned with Common Core Standards: RL.5.1 and RL.5.3
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Develops reading comprehension and logical reasoning skills
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Encourages written responses backed by text evidence
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Includes vocabulary tasks and creative writing prompts
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Clean, student-friendly layout with black-and-white line art illustrations
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Answer keys included with explanations and CCSS alignment
What’s Included:
You’ll receive 5 complete worksheet sets, each including:
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A 250–280 word mystery fiction passage
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3 multiple choice comprehension questions
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2 open-ended response questions
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Vocabulary + creative writing extension
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A themed black-and-white illustration
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A full answer key with rationale
Titles Included:
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The Whisper in the Locker – A voice from locker 217 and a mysterious note leave Emma questioning what she heard.
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The Vanishing Backpack – Liam’s backpack disappears, but a red thread and an unlocked door hint at something strange.
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The Mysterious Music Note – Maya finds a message on the whiteboard and an eerie silence in the music room.
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Footprints at the Scene – Nina’s science project is destroyed. Only one set of muddy footprints leads away.
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The Art Room Secret – Tara’s missing painting reappears in the gallery—but someone else’s name is on it.
How It Works:
Each worksheet is structured for ease of use:
Read the mystery, solve the clues, and explain your reasoning through both multiple choice and written response.
Vocabulary and creative prompts extend the learning into writing and imagination.
Why Teachers Love It:
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Ready-to-use—no prep needed
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Encourages higher-order thinking in a fun and accessible way
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Perfect for reading blocks, test prep, or enrichment
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Reinforces skills aligned to CCSS reading standards
Who It’s For:
✔️ Grades 4–6 students
✔️ ELA teachers
✔️ Homeschool families
✔️ Reading specialists and interventionists
Conclusion:
This resource is more than a worksheet—it’s an interactive reading experience.
With high-interest mysteries, meaningful reading tasks, and thoughtful extensions, it helps students develop essential skills while staying engaged.
A must-have set for teachers who want their students to read deeply, think critically, and love every minute of it.
