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Mysterious Plot Problems

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Your readers explore plot patterns in mysteries by identifying problems first in Two-Minute Mysteries by Donald J. Sobol and then in  The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin. To gain access to the worksheets, graphic organizers and riddles included in the activity, you need to register for a free account on Readworks.org. Well worth it to make using this well-designed activity easy.

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book studies, novels, story structure, stories, riddles

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mysteries chart, novel study, riddles, story structure, the westing game, two minute mysteries, ellen raskin, english language arts
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Grade
5th - 6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice
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Text-to-Speech
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Common Core

RL.6.1 RL.6.3

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