What’s Included in the Mystery Bundle
1. Nursery Rhyme Mysteries
Turn classic nursery rhymes into crime scenes! Students love digging into rhymes, uncovering clues, and creating their own mysteries.
- Teacher notes + directions for whole group or centers
- Poster templates (2 designs, 2 sizes)
- 30 Nursery Rhyme cards
- Rubric
2. Step-by-Step Mystery Writing
Transform reluctant writers into eager detectives with this scaffolded writing unit. Perfect for Halloween or anytime during the year.
- Detective badges (color + B/W)
- Mystery vocabulary activities (study sheet, “I Have, Who Has” game, quiz with answer key)
- Detective journal tri-fold notes
- Anchor charts for writing + process steps
- Graphic organizers (2 versions)
- Writing checklists (full page + sticky note size)
- Final draft templates (2 versions, 2 line spacings)
- Rubric
3. Bunnicula Book Study
A complete literacy unit for the beloved mystery novel Bunnicula by Deborah & James Howe. Works beautifully for whole group, small group, book clubs, or independent work.
- Cover page (perfect for folders/booklets)
- Predictions + chapter questions with reading and writing skill practice
- Character chart + vocabulary study with test
- Mid-book quiz
- Research project
- End-of-unit test (matching, multiple choice, open-ended response)
4. Differentiated Mystery Passages with Questions
Four high-interest passages, each written at three levels of difficulty, with built-in “Stop and Predict” discussion prompts.
- 4 mystery passages (2 pages each)
- 3 Lexile-style levels: 500, 700, 900
- “Stop and Predict” prompts for inference and discussion
- 9 multiple-choice + 1 text-dependent writing prompt per passage
- Complete answer key
- Printable and digital (PDF, PowerPoint, Google Slides)
🎁 Bonus Extras
- Suggested mystery book list
- Suggested video list
- Fun mystery websites
- Mystery Element response sheet (for any book)
- Extra activities for added engagement
Why Teachers Love This Mystery Bundle
✔ Covers reading, writing, comprehension, and genre study in one engaging unit
✔ Built-in differentiation supports all learners (3rd–5th grade)
✔ Flexible use: whole class, small groups, centers, or independent practice
✔ Perfect for October, Halloween season, or any mystery genre study
Stop dreading October lessons and start enjoying them. With this Mystery Reading + Writing Bundle, you’ll have an unforgettable unit that keeps kids excited, engaged, and learning—while saving you hours of prep.
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