Clue Hunters Anchor Chart
🔎 MY DETECTIVE TOOLBOX
The Clue Finder
Is it a story-solving clue or just colorful fluff?
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Key Details
Must-Have Story Clues
If you erase these details, the story breaks and makes no sense!
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WHO The characters (like Clark the Shark)
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WHERE The setting (like school)
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WHAT The big action or problem
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Not Important
Extra Decorative Fluff
If you erase these details, the story works perfectly fine!
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COLORS & SIZES "His blue skin" or "a tiny crab"
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OBJECTS "His yellow backpack" or "pencils"
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SIDE EVENTS "He ate a sandwich at recess"
The 1-Second Clue Test
Close your eyes and pretend this detail is ERASED.
Does the story still make sense?
❌ NO, it breaks! ➡️ 🔎 Key Detail
✅ YES, it's fine! ➡️ ☁️ Not Important
Unit: Story Detectives Keep this tool on your desk while reading! Grade 2 Helper