Word Detective Slides Word Detective
Unlocking Academic Words
Information
Information is things you learn about something.
"I found information about lions in a book."
Facts & Knowledge
Fact
A fact is something that is true.
"It is a fact that dogs have four legs."
Always True
Alike
Alike means the same or similar.
"These two cats look alike."
Difference
A difference is how things are not the same.
"The difference between them is the shape."
Type
A type is a kind of something.
"What type of fruit do you like?"
Discuss
To discuss is to talk about something.
"Let's discuss our ideas for the party."
Topic
A topic is what you are talking or reading about.
"The topic of this book is space."
Main Idea
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STUDY TOOL
Information
📖
Things you can learn or find out.
"I found information about bats."
Fact
✅
Something that is true.
"It is a fact that dogs bark."
Alike
🍎🍎
Things that are the same.
"These two cars look alike."
Difference
🔴➡️🟦
What makes things not the same.
"The difference is their color."
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Evidence File 02
Type
📂
A group of things that are alike.
"What type of pet do you have?"
Discuss
💬
To talk about something.
"We will discuss our ideas."
Topic
🎯
The main thing to talk about.
"The topic of our talk is cats."
My Notes Word Search Hunt Worksheet Word Search Hunt
Find the hidden academic words.
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Find the words in the box below. Words go across → and down ↓ only.
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Word Detective Tip:
Check off the words as you find them!
Crossword Answer Key Crossword Answer Key
Teacher Reference for Word Clue Crossword
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Word Clue Crossword Worksheet Word Clue Crossword
Mission: Solve the Case
Name:
Case Word Bank
Fact Alike Topic Discuss Information Type Difference
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Sentence Detective Worksheet Sentence Detective
Fill in the missing words.
Name:
Word Bank
fact alike topic discuss information type difference
We will our ideas for the party.
It is a that the sun is hot.
The of the book is animals.
The two blue blocks look .
I found about plants.
What of ice cream is that?
The big is the color.
Match and Paste Worksheet Match and Paste
Glue the words next to the right picture.
Name:
Glue Word
To talk about something with others.
Glue Word
Something that is true.
Glue Word
The main idea of what you read.
Glue Word
When things are the same or similar.
Glue Word
Facts and knowledge you learn.
Glue Word
How things are not the same.
Glue Word
A kind of something.
Cut-Out Word Bank
Discuss
Fact
Topic
Alike
Information
Difference
Type
Word Detective Teacher Guide Teacher Resource
Word Detective Guide
Academic Vocabulary for Limited Literacy Learners
Target Vocabulary Focus
Information
Fact
Alike
Difference
Type
Discuss
Topic
Support
Consistent icon mapping and simplified word banks on every page reduce frustration for emerging readers.
Strategy
Use highlighters for color-coding words. "Information" = Blue, "Fact" = Green, etc.
Instructional Pacing
1
Introduce & Visualize
Show Word Detective Slides . Students should act out each icon (e.g., mimic reading a book for Information).
2
Guided Recognition
Use Word Search followed by Match and Paste . These tactile tasks connect visual icons to word shapes.
3
Apply & Master
Complete Sentence Detective and the Crossword . Provide extra help with clue reading as needed.
Word Detective Unit Guide Teacher Overview
Academic Word Detectives
4th Grade Limited Literacy Unit Guide
Unit Mission
This unit bridges the gap for students with limited literacy by focusing on seven foundational academic words. Mastering these terms empowers students to decode instructions and participate in discussions.
Unit Focus & Icons
Fact
Info
Alike
Diff
Type
Talk
Topic
Instructional Roadmap
1
Vocab Kickoff
Visual introduction and tactile recognition activities.
2
Detective Details
Deep dive into identifying information and truth (Facts).
3
Sorting Clues
Classification skills through visual comparison tasks.
4
Mystery Talk
Oral fluency practice using structured topic prompts.
Literacy-First Strategies
Icon Anchors
Always refer to visual icons (e.g., "Checkmark" for Fact) to build meaning.
Total Physical Response
Mimic icons physically. Using hands for Discuss creates a memory anchor.
Oral Modeling
Read instructions aloud. Focus on concepts; visuals precede text.
Assess Conceptually
Accept phonetic spelling. The goal is identifying the category or concept.
Final Step
Conclude with the Final Detective Challenge.
Rules and Rights Slides Case #05
Laws and Letters
Mastering our new Detective Words
Assembly Petitions Imposed Taxes
Assembly
Meaning:
A meeting of a large group of people.
Sentence:
"The students gathered for a school assembly ."
🏫
Petitions
Meaning:
Written requests signed by many people.
Sentence:
"We signed petitions to ask for more books."
✍️
Imposed
Meaning:
To force a new rule or law to be used.
Sentence:
"The king imposed a new law on the city."
⚖️
Taxes
Meaning:
Money people must pay to the government.
Sentence:
"The taxes help pay for roads and parks."
💰
Detective Review
"People pay extra for tea..."
Answer: TAXES
"They met together to talk..."
Answer: ASSEMBLY
Ready for Practice!
Rules and Rights Practice Worksheet Sentence Sleuth
Mission: Use the words to complete the case
Civic Words
File #05
Agent Name:
Date:
Evidence Word Bank
assembly petitions imposed taxes
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1. All the students met together for a school .
✍️
2. Many people signed to ask for a park.
⚖️
3. The leader a new rule to follow.
💰
4. People pay to help pay for roads.
Choose one word and draw a picture:
Confidential Case Report
Rules and Rights Weaver Worksheet Word Weaver
Mission: Build your own sentences
Creative Task
File #06
Agent Name:
Write your own sentence for each detective word.
Assembly
Taxes
Petitions
Imposed
Did you check your work?
Detective Details Slides Detective Details
Finding Information and Facts
Review
Information
Things you learn about something.
Fact
Something that is always true .
Be a Detail Detective!
Hunt for Information
Dogs are pets. They like to play.
Question:
What do dogs like to do?
Play!
That is information.
Is it a Fact?
The sun is hot.
Yes! Fact
"I like green shirts."
Not a Fact
Ready, Detective?
Use your zoom-in lens to find facts!
Fact Finder Cards Fact Finder Cards
Practice: Fact vs. Not a Fact
LEVEL 1
Evidence File
Instructions:
Cut out the cards. Put them in the FACT (true) or NOT A FACT (feeling) piles below.
🐱
Cats have four legs.
Evidence Card 01
🍦
Ice cream is the best food.
Evidence Card 02
🍎
Apples are a fruit.
Evidence Card 03
🤡
Clowns are scary.
Evidence Card 04
☀️
The sun is hot.
Evidence Card 05
⚽
Soccer is the best sport.
Evidence Card 06
FACT ✅
True for everyone.
NOT A FACT ❓
A feeling or opinion.
Information Hunt Worksheet Information Hunt
Read and find the answer.
Name:
Read the sentence. Find the information.
Trees have green leaves.
What color are the leaves?
The blue car goes fast.
Which car goes fast?
Apples grow on trees.
Where do apples grow?
Spelling Help Bank
GREEN
BLUE
TREES
Fact Finding Homework Sheet Fact Finding Mission
HOMEWORK: Information and Facts
CASE #01
Agent:
Date:
Family Note: Help your child find information (facts) in the box below.
1 Find the Information
🍎
"This apple is red. It grows on a tree."
Write one thing you learned:
2 Is it a Fact?
Circle YES for facts. Circle NO for feelings.
🐶 Dogs have fur.
YES NO
🐩 Dogs are cute.
YES NO
Evidence Report Case #01
Fact Check Exit Ticket Fact Check
Is it true? Check the box.
Name:
A fact is always true.
Water is wet.
YES, it is a fact!
NO, not a fact.
Pizza is the best food.
YES, it is a fact!
NO, not a fact.
There are 7 days in a week.
YES, it is a fact!
NO, not a fact.
Draw one fact about you:
(Example: I have brown hair.)
Continent Explorer Slides Case #07
World Map Mystery
Finding the Seven Continents
North America • South America • Europe • Africa • Asia • Australia • Antarctica
North America
"We live on the continent of North America ."
🗽
South America
"The rainforest is in South America ."
🦜
Europe
"Many old castles are in Europe ."
🏰
Africa
"Lions and giraffes live in Africa ."
🦁
Asia
"Asia is the biggest continent."
🐼
Australia
"Kangaroos jump in Australia ."
🦘
Antarctica
"It is very cold in Antarctica ."
🐧
Continent Clue Hunt Worksheet Continent Clue Hunt
Mission: Complete the sentences about the world
Geography Case
File #07
Agent:
Date:
World Continent Bank
Africa Antarctica Asia Australia Europe North America South America
1. We live on the continent of .
2. Giraffes and lions live in .
3. It is very cold and icy in .
4. is the biggest continent.
5. The huge rainforest is in .
6. Kangaroos jump in .
7. You can see many old castles in .
Draw your favorite continent:
World Reporter Case File
World Weaver Continents Worksheet World Weaver
Mission: Write your own world facts
Creative Case
File #08
Agent Name:
Choose 4 different continents. Write one sentence for each. Try to use a fact you learned!
Continent 1
Name:
Continent 2
Name:
Continent 3
Name:
Continent 4
Name:
Self Check:
Capital letters and periods?
Continent Map Match Worksheet Continent Map Match
Mission: Use the icons and word bank to label the map
Map Case
File #09
Agent:
Date:
World Continent Bank
Africa Antarctica Asia Australia Europe North America South America
1
🗽
2
🦜
3
🏰
4
🦁
5
🐼
6
🦘
7
🐧
Map Complete
World Reporter Field Case
Continent Word Search Worksheet Continent Word Search
Mission: Find the seven continents in the grid
Word Case
Case #10
Agent:
Date:
Evidence Checklist
Africa
Antarctica
Asia
Australia
Europe
North America
South America
A
F
R
I
C
A
X
P
Q
W
M
L
H
K
B
E
U
R
O
P
E
J
Y
Z
R
T
N
S
M
D
V
A
S
I
A
W
N
O
R
T
H
A
M
E
R
I
C
A
B
N
K
L
P
Q
G
H
D
S
Y
T
S
O
U
T
H
A
M
E
R
I
C
A
D
V
M
Z
L
W
X
R
B
Y
K
H
L
P
S
A
U
S
T
R
A
L
I
A
G
F
B
V
K
T
Y
H
R
P
Q
Continent Crossword Worksheet Continent Crossword
Mission: Solve the Case
Agent:
Continent Word Bank
Africa Antarctica Asia Australia Europe North America South America
Note: No spaces between words!
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text-blue-600">5</span></td><td class="w-8 h-8 bg-white border border-slate-600"></td><td class="w-8 h-8 bg-white border border-slate-600"></td><td class="w-8 h-8 bg-white border border-slate-600"></td><td class="w-8 h-8 bg-white border border-slate-600"></td><td class="w-8 h-8 bg-white border border-slate-600"></td><td class="w-8 h-8 bg-white border border-slate-600"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td></tr><tr><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8 bg-white border border-slate-600"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8 bg-white border border-slate-600"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td></tr><tr><td class="w-8 h-8 bg-white border border-slate-600"></td><td class="w-8 h-8 bg-white border border-slate-600"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8 bg-white border border-slate-600"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td></tr><tr><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8 bg-white border border-slate-600"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8 bg-white border border-slate-600"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8"></td></tr><tr><td class="w-8 h-8"></td><td class="w-8 h-8 bg-white border border-slate-600 relative flex items-center justify-center font-bold text-blue-600 text-[7px]"><span class="absolute top-0.5 left-0.5">6</span></td><td class="w-8 h-8 bg-white border border-slate-600"></td><td class="w-8 h-8 bg-white border border-slate-600"></td><td class="w-8 h-8 bg-white border border-slate-600"></td><td 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Continent Final Challenge Assessment Continent Challenge
Mission: Show what you know about the world
Final Case
Case #12
Continent Word Bank
Africa Australia Antarctica Asia Europe North America South America
1 Which continent is it? (Match)
A. 🦁
B. 🦘
C. 🐧
D. 🐼
2 Is the fact correct?
1. Asia is the biggest continent on the map.
YES NO
2. It is very hot and dry in Antarctica.
YES NO
Part 1 Complete • Continued
Word Hunt
Find the 7 continents hidden below!
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text-center">A</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">L</td></tr><tr><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">A</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">U</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">S</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">T</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">R</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">A</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">L</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">I</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">A</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">P</td></tr><tr><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">N</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">O</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">R</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">T</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">H</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">A</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">M</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">E</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">R</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">I</td></tr><tr><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">C</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">A</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">Z</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">W</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">S</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">O</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">U</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">T</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">H</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">A</td></tr><tr><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">M</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">E</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">R</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">I</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">C</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">A</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">L</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">M</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">K</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">Q</td></tr><tr><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">A</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">N</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">T</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">A</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">R</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">C</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">T</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">I</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">C</td><td class="w-10 h-10 border border-slate-200 text-center">A</td></tr></tbody></table>
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Sorting Clues Slides Sorting Clues
Alike, Different, and Types
Alike
Same
VS
Different
Not Same
Type
A kind of something.
Type: Clothing
Shirt
Glove
Hat
Mystery: Type of...
Clues...
The Type is...
ANIMALS
Mystery: Difference
What is the difference?
The Difference is...
COLOR
Sorting Squad Cards Sorting Squad Cards
Are they alike? What type is it?
TASK CARDS
Case #04
"Use your detective eyes! Answer the questions about how they are alike , their difference , or their type ."
Task 01 ALIKE
🍋
🍌
How are these alike?
Task 02 DIFFERENCE
🔴
🔵
What is the difference?
Task 03 TYPE
🐕
🐈
🐇
What type are these?
Task 04 ALIKE
👟
🧦
How are these alike?
Agent:
Date:
Sorting Squad Homework Sheet Sorting Squad Homework
HOMEWORK: Alike, Difference, Type
CASE #02
Agent:
Date:
Find two things at home (like 2 shoes). How are they alike ?
Draw Item 1
Draw Item 2
How are they alike?
One difference:
What is the type?
Look at the items. Circle the correct type.
👟🧦👢
Clothes
Food
Sorting Report Case #02
Sorting Clues Worksheet Sorting Clues
Are they ALIKE or DIFFERENT?
Name:
Date:
Alike
Different
Alike
Different
Alike
Different
What is the Type?
These are a type of...
Fruit
Animal
These are a type of...
Fruit
Animal
These are a type of...
Clothing
Food
Topic Talk Game TOPIC TALK GAME
Discuss a topic with your partner.
Level 1
"The topic I picked is..."
"Let's discuss. I like..."
⚽
Sports
🍔
Food
🦖
Dinosaurs
🏠
Home
⭐
Choice
🎮
Games
☔
Weather
🐅
Animals
🏫
School
Detective Log
Write the topic you picked and one fact .
Our Topic:
One Fact:
Agent Code: ______________
Practice Mission Complete
Mystery Talk Slides Mystery Talk
Topic and Discuss
Topic
The main idea.
Look at the clues...
What is the topic?
SPACE
Topic
Another one!
Look at the clues...
What is the topic?
FRUIT
Discuss
Talk about something.
Partner A
Partner B
"I like this topic because..."
Big Discuss Activity Mystery Talk Time
Pick a topic and talk with your partner!
Name:
Topic A
Scary Stories
"I like..."
Topic B
Video Games
"I like..."
Talk Time Reflection
1. Did you discuss with a partner?
YES
NO
2. Which topic did you pick?
A / B
Topic Talk Homework Sheet Topic Talk Homework
HOMEWORK: Topic and Discuss
CASE #03
Agent:
Date:
Pick a topic and discuss it with a family member!
1 Draw your Topic
What did you talk about? Draw it below.
2 One fact we shared
Discussed with:
Topic Talk Case #03
Word Detective Unit Test Final Detective Challenge
Show what you know!
Name:
1 Match the Word
FACT TOPIC DISCUSS INFORMATION
2 Is it a FACT?
1. Ice is cold.
YES
NO
2. Blue is best.
YES
NO
3 Alike or Different?
Alike
Diff
Alike
Diff
4 What is the TYPE?
A type of...
Fruit
Animal
Unit Test Answer Key Answer Key
Academic Word Detectives Unit Test
Part 1: Matching
Talking bubbles: DISCUSS
Open book: INFORMATION
Checkmark: FACT
Target/Idea: TOPIC
Part 2: Fact Check
1. Ice is cold: YES
2. Blue is best: NO
Part 3: Sorting
1. Circles: Alike
2. Shapes: Different
Part 4: Type
Grading Notes
CONCEPT OVER LITERACY: Focus on whether the student understands the underlying academic concept. If the student can identify the correct word verbally but cannot spell it correctly from the bank, consider granting full or partial credit.