MUSEUM WORKSHOP
The museum label mix-up
Two bowls look almost identical. Can a mark underneath reveal which label belongs where?
brittle · durable · distinct · resemble
THE VOCABULARY DETECTIVE · FREE COMPANION PACK
A new case.
A sharper eye
for words.
The mystery doesn't end on the last page. Open The Secret Case Files: three fresh investigations that turn word practice into a reason to keep reading.
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For parents and educators of middle school readers.
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3 CASES
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FROM THE WORLD OFTHE VOCABULARY DETECTIVE
03 fresh mysteries08 new focus words04 words to revisit16 printable pages
WHAT'S IN THE FOLDER?
Three small mysteries.
Plenty to figure out.
Every case gives readers a story to question, words to decode, records to examine, and space to explain their thinking.
SCHOOL EXHIBITION
The lamp after closing
A light is on in an empty room. Follow the timer records before deciding someone came back.
cycle · manual · automatic · interval
GARDEN TREASURE TRAIL
The shortcut on the map
Two routes, one printing deadline. Work out which draft the evidence supports.
precise · verify · discrepancy · infer
A SMALL CASE. A COMPLETE READING JOURNEY.
Read it. Question it.
Make the words your own.
01 / READ
Start with a hunch.
Read a short mystery and write a first thought. It's allowed to change.
02 / DECODE
Notice the word clues.
Choose meanings that fit the story, then underline the details that helped.
03 / TEST
Look at the records.
Check your idea against new evidence. A suspicion isn't a conclusion.
04 / SOLVE
Explain. Then create.
Support your conclusion with two clues. Use all four words in a new scene.
MADE TO BE USED
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Printer friendly.
Clear type, illustrated clues, and room to write. The pack includes a short guide for grown-ups and answer examples to help you talk through the reasoning.
Print all 16 pages—or just the case you want to try. No color ink or special materials needed.
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The Secret
Case Files.
A little more mystery.
A little more practice putting words to work.
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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS
Do we need the workbook to use this pack?
No. All three cases work on their own. The third revisits four words from the workbook, but provides the context and activities needed to practice them here.
Is this suitable for a classroom or homeschool session?
Yes. A grown-up can print the activities for their own class or household. Let readers attempt the cases before discussing the answer examples together.
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