Sleuth Script Teacher Guide
Updated Teacher Facilitation Guide for the 'Story Sleuths' lesson. Now includes a structured four-part investigation: Exhibit A (Modeling), Exhibit B (Independent Practice), Exhibit C (Partner Practice), and the Exit Ticket, featuring specific fables and answer keys.
Sleuth Training Slides
Engaging 16:9 presentation slides for 3rd grade ELA, introducing the concept of 'Theme' and 'Hot Text' evidence through a detective-themed 'Sleuth Training' visual style. Now includes a specific explanation of hot text interaction.
Evidence Expert Exit Ticket
A detective-themed exit ticket for 3rd grade ELA (AZ RL.3.2). Students identify a central message and select 'hot text' evidence from the fable 'The Lion and the Mouse'. Updated with darker hot text boxes and optimized layout for printing.
Modeling Case File Exhibit A
A teacher-directed modeling document for Exhibit A (The Ant and the Grasshopper). Includes specific 'Think Aloud' prompts and pre-identified hot text to help model the process of finding evidence for theme. Optimized for single-page printing with uniform darker boxes and no pre-highlighted answers.
Case File Document Exhibit B
A detective-themed student worksheet for 3rd grade ELA (AZ RL.3.2) updated to 'Exhibit B'. Students identify hot text evidence and theme for 'The Crow and the Pitcher' following a teacher-led modeling session. Optimized with tightened spacing and a light background for the theme section to ensure single-page printing and legibility.
Partner Case Exhibit C
A detective-themed partner practice worksheet for 3rd grade ELA (AZ RL.3.2). Students work in pairs to identify hot text evidence and theme for 'The Dog and His Reflection'. Optimized for single-page printing.
