Description Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Inferencing Activities Mystery Reading: The Sleuth Squad Mystery “The Case of the Missing Beloved Jewel Crown”: Bring excitement, inference skills, and critical thinking to your classroom with this engaging Mystery Reading Activity, perfect for upper elementary students! In this interactive ELA resource, students step into the shoes of detectives as they join The Sleuth Squad to solve the puzzling disappearance of the Beloved Jewel Crown from the Brightside City Museum. Designed for 3rd–5th grade readers, this mystery blends storytelling, comprehension, and writing into a fun, standards-aligned adventure your students will love! INCLUDED: All pages in color and black-and-white options Teacher Guide | Answer Key and Model Responses How to Be a Detective introduction page (teaches students how to analyze clues and make inferences) Meet the Sleuth Squad character page Meet the Suspects profiles Discussion Prompts and Reflection Questions 5 Mystery Scenes: Scene 1: The Problem Scene 2: Clue #1 – The First Lead Scene 3: Clue #2 – A Twist Scene 4: Clue #3 – The Big Connection Scene 5: The Reveal – Case Closed 5 Detective Notebook Pages – one for each scene, guiding comprehension, inferencing, and predictions Mystery Review Page – checks sequencing, main idea, vocabulary, and theme SKILLS TARGETED: Reading Comprehension Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions Sequencing Events Text Evidence and Reasoning Character Analysis and Theme HOW TO USE: This mystery is flexible and can be used as: A 5-day ELA mini-unit (one scene per day) A reading center or small-group activity A sub-plan or early finisher resource A team or partner mystery challenge PERFECT FOR: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Classrooms Reading Centers or Stations Literacy Groups & Book Clubs Sub Plans & Morning Work End-of-Week ELA Review or Fun Friday If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: Ladybug Shop Email PLEASE PREVIEW BEFORE PURCHASING Thank you for visiting The Little Ladybug Shop. I would love for you to become a follower. The Little Ladybug Shop followers receive new product information and discounts on any new items! All rights reserved by Jacqueline Ortiz ©The Little Ladybug Shop . This product is to be used by the original downloader ONLY. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.