Detective Briefing Teacher Guide
A detailed teacher facilitation guide for the 'Reading Detectives' lesson, including setup instructions for the classroom 'crime scene' and step-by-step lesson delivery.
Reading Detectives Presentation
A noir-themed presentation for teaching inference. Includes a hook mystery, embedded Khan Academy video, the 'Inference Formula' (Clues + Schema), and the essential rule that inferring is not guessing.
Case Files Worksheet
A student worksheet styled as a series of 'Case Files'. Students must analyze short passages, identifying text clues and connecting them to their own schema to make inferences.
Evidence Expert Cards
A set of discussion cards for the 'Detective Debrief' phase of the lesson. These cards prompt students to think deeply about the difference between guessing and inferring, the role of schema, and the real-world application of inference skills.
Wanted Character Poster Extension
An extension activity where students create a 'Wanted' poster for a character from their independent reading book. They must use inference to determine the character's traits and provide text evidence to back up their claims.
