Description
Step inside a late-night mystery where nothing is quite what it seems.
In this thought-provoking forensic investigation, students take on the role of critical thinkers and case analysts. When a local donut shop owner is found hanging from the second floor of her home, her daughter reports it as a suicide. But a closer look reveals unanswered questions, gaps in the timeline, and motives that don’t quite add up.
Students are asked to investigate the scene, examine evidence, and ultimately determine what they believe happened. Was it truly self-inflicted—or something far more calculated?
What’s Included
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Case File Reading Passage (approx. 420 words)
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Forensic Vocabulary Activity with contextual definitions
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Comprehension and Critical Thinking Questions
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Argument Writing Prompt based on the evidence
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Teacher Guide with case background, suggested answers, and teaching tips
Learning Objectives
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Develop skills in reading for inference and detail
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Practice citing textual evidence in writing
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Apply logic and reasoning to analyze a real-world style case
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Strengthen argument writing with a focus on claims and counterclaims
Best For
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Grade 10 English Language Arts
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High school critical thinking or forensics units
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Interdisciplinary ELA and social studies activities
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Enrichment tasks or substitute lesson plans
This investigation invites students to go beyond the text, think like detectives, and make their case. A perfect resource to engage students in meaningful analysis, discussion, and writing.
