Message Detective Reading Worksheet
Name: Date:
ELA Skill: Key Details Period:
Message Detective
Read the workplace note, unlock clue words, and find the facts.
Step 1 of 2
1 Check Clue Words
2 Read the Notice
3 Answer Details
Clue Words to Know
Schedule
A plan showing days and hours to work.
Shift
The set hours of time a person works.
Confirm
To say "yes" and make sure it is true.
Supervisor
The team leader or boss at work.
Workplace Bulletin: Oakridge Community Garden
To: All Student Assistants
[Line 1] Good morning team! This is Marcus, your site supervisor. Next Saturday, October 15th, our garden is holding a Community Plant Sale from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We need three extra volunteers to help organize the seed packets and water the seedlings.
[Line 5] Please look at your weekly schedule on the staff board. If you can work this Saturday shift, you will receive lunch and community service hours. Please confirm with me by Thursday at 3:00 PM so I can order enough sandwiches. Thank you!
Part 1: Detect the Facts (Circle the best answer)
1. Who wrote this message to the student assistants?
A A garden customer
B Marcus, the supervisor
C The sandwich shop
2. What special event is happening on Saturday, October 15th?
A A Community Plant Sale
B A cooking class
C A garden closing day
3. By what day and time must assistants confirm if they can work?
A Saturday at 9:00 AM
B Friday at 5:00 PM
C Thursday at 3:00 PM
Turn to page 2 for the Evidence Organizer Page 1 of 2
Message Detective: Oakridge Garden Case
Student Name:
Part 2: Evidence Clue Board (Graphic Organizer)
Use words or short notes
1 Who is the supervisor?
Write the name and job title from the text.
2 What is the main task?
What will student helpers do on Saturday?
3 When does it take place?
List the date and exact shift hours.
4 What reward is offered?
What two things do helpers receive?
Part 3: Complete the Case Report (Fill in Sentence Frames)
Case Summary 1: Why does Marcus need extra help?
Sentence Starter: "Marcus needs volunteers on Saturday because..."
Case Summary 2: What must an assistant do to join the shift?
Sentence Starter: "To sign up, an assistant must..."
Self Check: How did you feel about reading this message?
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