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Every mystery has a holiday story, a suspect list and four clues. Students read and spell words with one phonics skill to solve each clue, then name who did it. Pull out the one that matches the season.
Why I made these
I loved mystery books as a kid. I'd read every page looking for the clue that cracked the case. I made these mysteries so students get that same feeling while they practice the phonics skill they need. They're so busy solving the case, they forget it's word work.
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Five mysteries, each with teacher instructions, the mystery story, a suspect list, four clues (word scramble, crack the code, picture puzzle and maze), a solution sheet, an answer key and workstation folder materials.
How to Use
Print the pages and make copies. Read the mystery story together so everyone knows what went missing. Students look over the suspect list, then work through the four clues. Each clue is a word scramble, a crack the code, a picture puzzle or a maze, and each one uses the target skill. When the clues are done, students use what they found to solve the case. Check their work with the answer key.
It works for small groups, partners, or students working on their own. You can also set it up as workstations with the folder materials included.
FAQ
Do I need to prep anything? Just print and copy. If you want workstations, the folder materials are in the file.
Can students do this on their own? Yes. It also works with partners, small groups, or as a whole class.
Is there an answer key? Yes. Every mystery comes with an answer key and a solution sheet.
What do I get? A printable PDF you download right after checkout.
Can I share it with my team? Each purchase is for one teacher. Other teachers can buy their own copy.
Can I get a refund? All sales are final because it's a digital download.
Is this the same as buying all the sets? Yes. You get the same files as the single mysteries, in one download, for less.