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Focus on GenreHERE’S A
PUZZLE TO SOLVE!
What kind of writing is full of suspense, contains a
crime, a detective who’s trying to figure it out,
clues to point the way, suspects who might have done it…. and finally, the
SOLUTION?
If you said it’s a MYSTERY, you’re right!
Author: Donald J. Sobol Example of an Earthenware Pig
The Case of the EARTHENWARE PIG
BrownDetective Agency13 Rover Avenue
Leroy Brown-president-
NO CASE TOO SMALL$25 per day plus expenses
The Sticks of TruthRetold
By George ShannonThe Sticks of Truth is based on an Indian folktale that uses elements of a mystery. Many folktales and mysteries are similar; action and sequence of events are important, a major problem is solved, and each has lead characters.
clue
something that helps solve a mystery
A fingerprint found at the scene of a crime is a clue that often helps detectives solve cases.
Synonyms:hintsignsuspiciontrace
case
The police studied the case of the missing jewels.
something that is being investigated
Synonyms:lawsuitlegal action
criminal
a person who has committed a crime
The police officer created a road barrier to try and catch the criminal.
Synonyms:convictprisonercrookfelon
detective
a person who tries to solve a crime
The detective wanted to examine the evidence that was found at the scene of the crime.
evidence
Police usually send the evidence to a forensics lab for testing.
facts or signs that show the truth or that help someone make a conclusion
Synonyms:prooffactssupport
solution
the answer to a mystery
If we work hard, we can find a solution to this problem.
Synonyms:answerresult
suspect
The officers used bloodhounds to track the suspect.
a person thought to be guilty of a crime
suspense
uncertainty about what will happen
The story was full of suspense. Each chapter was more exciting than the last.
Synonyms:anticipationexpectation
witness
a person who sees or hears something
The jury listened while each witness gave their testimony.
Synonyms: bystander spectator eyewitness
More Books by Donald J. Sobol
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words!
Draw! Draw! Draw!
evidence witness suspense clue
detective solution criminal case
suspect
Free AssociationWrite as many words as you can think of that go with each
of the vocabulary words.For example: The word is school:
1. learning 2. Science 3. pencils 4. Reading 5. Math 6. teachers 7. P.E. 8. educationAnd on and on and on
1. evidence 2. witness3. suspense4. clue5. detective6. solution7. criminal8. case9. suspect
Vocabulary ClassifyingPlace the following words in categories:
evidence witness suspenseclue detective solutioncriminal case suspect
• Decide the names of the categories.• Determine how many categories.• Determine which words go in which categories.• After classifying the words, write a paragraph explaining each of the categories and why certain words go in a particular category.
Synonym SearchMatch the vocabulary words on the left to the correct synonyms on the right. Some vocabulary words have more than one synonym. Ready, set, go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
suspense
case solution
criminal
a. babbling e. legal action
i. result m. ranting q. sign u. spectator
y. defense
b. answer f. sly j. suspicion
n. prisoner r. smooth v. explanation
z. expectation
c. bystander
g. convict k. eyewitness
o. anticipation
s. trace w. excuse aa. felon
d. hint h. proof l. facts p. lawsuit t. crook x. support
evidence
clue
witness
3. The _________ used his logical thinking skills to solve the mystery.4. The judge imposed a life sentence on the _______________.5. It took them hours to figure out the _____________ to the math problem.6. The police decided to interrogate the ______________ right away.7. I like this novel because of the way the author builds ___________ into the plot’s rising action.
2. He concealed the _____________ under his coat.1.
evidence; witness; suspense; clue; detective; solution; criminal;
case; suspect;
Can You Find the Context Clues?
8. The _____________ tried to alter her original story, but the police officer didn't believe her.
9. The jury will need to deliberate for hours before giving a verdict in the criminal ______________.
The only _________ she left behind was a small strand of her hair.
Word Association Challenge1. Which word goes with an accident? Why?
Word Bankevidencewitness suspense cluedetectivesolution criminal casesuspect
2. Which word goes with a school lunch room? Why? 3. Which word goes with telling a story? Why?4. Which word goes with judges, lawyers, and courthouses?5. Which word goes with handwriting and voice recorders? Why?6. Which word goes with a magnifying glass and a wig? Why?
8. Which word goes with a winning play in football? Why?9. Which word goes with someone hiding? Why?
10. Which word goes with writing a riddle? Why?
Some words can be used more than once. Can you figure out which ones?
7. Which word goes with acting? Why?
11. Which word goes with the night before Christmas?12. Which word goes with listening to a story? Why?
Tell Me What You Know1. Why would someone need a detective?
2. Explain how you feel when reading a story that is full of suspense.
3. Witness, evidence, and case are connected because__________________________________________.
4. What are the differences between evidence and clues?
5. What makes a detective suspect someone of breaking the law?