Daily Detective Drills Review Daily Detective Drills
Unit Spiral Review: NC RL.7.1 & RI.7.1
Name:
Date:
DAY 1
Fiction: The Smoking Gun
"The house was dark except for one window. Billy noticed a sign that said 'BED AND BREAKFAST'. Below it, a vase of chrysanthemums looked fresh, but the thick dust on the window frame suggested no one had touched the glass in years."
Inference: What is odd about the house?
Evidence: One supporting quote
DAY 2
Non-Fiction: Fact File
"The ship was discovered in perfect sailing condition. No storms had damaged the hull. However, the crew's breakfast was still sitting on the table, half-eaten and cold, and the only lifeboat was gone."
Fact: One direct detail about the ship
Inference: Why leave in a hurry?
DAY 3
Poetry: Pattern Lab
"Two roads diverged... And sorry I could not travel both..."
Inference: How does the speaker feel?
Evidence: Key word(s)
DAY 4
Case Synthesis
Which case (1, 2, or 3) provided the most direct evidence for its solution? Explain why.
Case #: ______
Reason: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Case Log: 2026-SR-01 NC Standards RL.7.1 & RI.7.1 Mastery
Landlady Reading Passage Evidence File: 001
Subject: The Landlady (Excerpt) // Author: Roald Dahl
Classified
Detectives, read the following account carefully. Pay close attention to the details of the setting and the character's behavior. Use the wide margins for your investigative notes.
Billy Weaver reached Bath just as the sun was going down. The air was deadly cold and the wind was like a flat blade of ice on his cheeks. He was seventeen years old. He was wearing a new navy-blue overcoat, a new brown trilby hat, and a new brown suit, and he was feeling fine. He walked briskly down the street. Briskness, he had decided, was the one common characteristic of all really successful businessmen.
Suddenly, in a downstairs window brilliantly illuminated by a street-lamp, Billy caught sight of a printed notice propped up against the glass in one of the upper panes. It said BED AND BREAKFAST. There were some chrysanthemums turned towards the street in a vase in the window.
He went up to the door and rang the bell. Far away in a back room he heard it ringing, and then at once—the door swung open and a woman was standing there. She was about forty-five or fifty years old, and the moment she saw him, she gave him a warm welcoming smile. "Please come in," she said pleasantly. She had a round pink face and very gentle blue eyes.
"I saw the notice in the window," Billy said, stepping inside. "It’s all ready for you, my dear," she said. She took his hat and hung it on the rack. There were no other hats or coats in the hall. There were no umbrellas, no walking-sticks—nothing. "We have it all to ourselves," she said, smiling at him. "You see, I'm a tiny bit choosy and particular, my dear, if you see what I mean."
In the parlour, the fire was burning in the hearth, and a little dachshund was curled up asleep on the rug. "What a lovely dog," Billy said. The landlady didn't answer. She was busy with the tea-tray. Billy looked at the dog. It was very still. He reached out a hand and touched it. It was cold and hard.
"It’s a masterpiece," Billy whispered. "It’s the cleverest thing I've ever seen. I’ve never seen a stuffed dog look so real."
EVIDENCE FILE 001 // TEXTUAL ANALYSIS FOR INVESTIGATIVE USE ONLY
Investigative Starters Worksheet Support Material
Investigative Starters
Case File Support Guide: The Landlady
Key Clues (Simplified)
#1: The Animals
Billy sees a parrot and a dog. They never move. They are stuffed.
#2: The Guestbook
The only names in the guestbook are from two years ago.
#3: The Tea
The tea smells like bitter almonds. (Cyanide poison smells this way!)
Sentence Starters
To Cite Evidence:
"On page ___, it says..."
"The author writes..."
To Make Inference:
"Based on this, I think..."
"This suggests that..."
Practice Lab
I infer the Landlady is _____________________________________ because on page ____ it says _________________________________________________________________.
This shows that ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
One last clue is ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Discussion Protocols
"I agree with [Name] because..."
"Where is the evidence for that?"
"I have a different idea. I think..."
"What do the animals suggest?"
Scaffold • Level 1 • NC RL.7.1 & SL.7.1 • CASE NO. 2026-ST-SUP
Evidence Files Intro Slides Evidence Files
Unit Introduction & Case 01: Story Sleuths
NC RL.7.1
NC SL.7.1
The Investigator's Toolkit
Explicit Evidence
Information that is stated directly and clearly in the text. No guessing required.
"The room was 50 degrees."
Fact: It is cold.
Making Inferences
A logical conclusion based on evidence + your own knowledge .
"The man wore three coats indoors."
Inference: The heat is broken.
Case 01: The Landlady
Confidential
Meet Billy Weaver. He's looking for a place to stay. The Bed and Breakfast looks perfect... or is it?
Investigative Goals:
Identify explicit descriptions.
Infer the true intentions.
Cite several pieces of evidence.
"BED AND BREAKFAST"
A cozy parlor with a bright fire, a sleeping dachshund, and a parrot in a cage. But why is it so quiet?
Exhibit A: The Boarding House Window
Collaborative Investigation
Engage
Listen actively and build on others' ideas. Use names!
Evidence First
"The text says..." or "On page 4, I noticed..."
Clarify
Ask: "Can you point to where the text shows that?"
"A detective is only as good as their evidence."
Story Sleuths Script Instructional Script: Story Sleuths
Day 1 // Unit: Evidence Files
TEACHER FACING
Spoken Script
Actions
Hook & Intro
"Welcome, detectives. Today, you step into a crime lab. For the next four days, we are opening the 'Evidence Files.' Your job is to find the truth hidden between the lines."
Project Slide 1. Hand out the 'Story Sleuths Case File'. Define Fact vs. Inference using the raincoat example.
Guided Investigation
Distribute 'Landlady Reading Passage'. Read paragraph 1 together.
"Look at the 'deadly cold' air and 'blade of ice.' Underline that. What does that tell us about the mood? Is this cozy or dark?"
Independent Deliberation
"In your Case Files, find three pieces of evidence that feel 'off.' Tell me what you infer about the landlady’s true intentions. No evidence, no case!"
Reference Text: The Landlady (Excerpt)
Billy Weaver reached Bath just as the sun was going down. The air was deadly cold and the wind was like a flat blade of ice on his cheeks... He went up to the door and rang the bell... the door swung open and a woman was standing there... "We have it all to ourselves," she said, smiling at him... Billy looked at the dog. It was very still. He reached out a hand and touched it. It was cold and hard.
DAY 1 SCRIPT // DO NOT DISTRIBUTE TO STUDENTS
Story Sleuths Teacher Guide Story Sleuths Guide
Day 1: Evidence Files Unit
Lesson 01
Learning Objective
Students will cite strong textual evidence to support inferences about motives in "The Landlady."
Standards
RL.7.1, SL.7.1
Investigative Pacing
00-10m
Detective Drill
Complete Monday spiral review. Contrast the dust vs. chrysanthemums.
10-25m
First Look
Read aloud. Pause at the "BED AND BREAKFAST" sign for initial inferences.
25-45m
Case File
Students complete worksheet. Focus on identifying the "bitter almond" clue.
45-60m
Grand Jury Prep
Preview discussion protocols. Explain explicit evidence vs. guesswork.
Evidence Look-Fors
Support
Provide the Investigative Starters Worksheet for students who struggle with sentence construction.
Extension
Have students write the final Guestbook entry from Billy's perspective before the tea.
Confidential • Teacher Guide Case Log: 2026-TG-01
Story Sleuths Case File Internal Use Only
Case File: The Landlady
Subject: Character Inference & Textual Analysis
Agent Name
Date Assigned
Exhibit A: Explicit Details
Record three direct descriptions of the boarding house as Billy first sees it. Include quotes and page numbers.
1
2
3
Exhibit B: The Inference Lab
Clue from the Text
"The tea tasted faintly of bitter almonds."
My Inference
Clue from the Text
"The parrot and the dog were perfectly still."
My Inference
Final Verdict
What is Billy's fate? Support your analysis with TWO pieces of evidence.
Confidential
RL.7.1 - TEXTUAL EVIDENCE & INFERENCE CASE NO. 2026-ST-01
Detective Drills Answer Key Teacher Key
Daily Detective Drills: Answer Key
Unit Spiral Review: NC RL.7.1 & RI.7.1
Quarter 2026-Q2
DAY 1
Fiction: The Smoking Gun
Sample Inference
The house appears welcoming on the surface, but it is actually neglected and potentially a trap.
Strong Evidence
"The thick dust on the window frame suggested no one had touched the glass in years."
DAY 2
Non-Fiction: Fact File
Direct Fact
The ship was found in perfect sailing condition with the hull undamaged.
Sample Inference
The crew fled suddenly, likely due to an perceived emergency (half-eaten food, lifeboat gone).
DAY 3
Poetry
Inference/Evidence
The speaker feels regret or hesitation. Evidence: "And sorry I could not travel both..."
DAY 4
Synthesis Guide
Case 2 (Mary Celeste) often yields the most direct evidence because of the physical details (lifeboat, food, cargo).
Confidential Key: 2026-AK-01 Teacher Use Only
Story Sleuths Answer Key Answer Key
Case File: The Landlady
Target Outcomes: RL.7.1 Analysis
Status SOLVED
Exhibit A: Explicit Details
"The fire was burning in the hearth... a pretty dachshund was curled up asleep." (Page 1)
"Yellow chrysanthemums... looked wonderful beside the bright fire." (Page 1)
"The animals were stuffed... a parrot in a cage and a dog by the fire." (Page 5)
Exhibit B: Inference Guide
Clue: Bitter Almond Tea
Billy is being poisoned. Almonds are the signature scent of cyanide poison.
Clue: Stuffed Animals
The Landlady preserves her "little pets" forever. Billy is her next taxidermy project.
Final Verdict Key
"Billy's fate is death by poisoning and subsequent taxidermy."
Evidence: The bitter almond taste (cyanide) in the tea.
Evidence: The Landlady admits she "stuffs all her little pets."
TEACHER KEY: RL.7.1 ANALYSIS • UNIT DAY 1 SOLVED CASE: 2026-ST-01
Investigative Starters Answer Key Answer Key
Investigative Starters Key
Support Guide Solutions • Day 1
Interpretations
#1: The Animals
Preservation suggests permanence. She wants to keep her guests forever.
#2: The Guestbook
The two-year gap shows she is selective and her guests never check out.
#3: The Tea
Bitter almond is the literal scent of cyanide. Billy is currently being poisoned.
Model Practice Lab
I infer the Landlady is dangerous / a serial killer because on page 5 it says "I stuff all my little pets myself."
This shows that she sees guests as objects to be preserved and kept forever.
One last clue is the tea tastes like bitter almonds, identifying poison.
Teacher Check-In Questions
"How does knowing about cyanide change your view of the tea?"
"If the names in the guestbook are 'still here', where are they?"
"Why did she choose Billy specifically?"
TEACHER KEY • SCAFFOLD SUPPORT • DAY 1 • NC RL.7.1
Fact Finders Teacher Guide Fact Finders Guide
Day 2: Evidence Files Unit
Lesson 02
Learning Objective
Students will distinguish between explicit facts and reasonable inferences in a non-fiction text.
Standards
RI.7.1, RI.7.8
Investigative Pacing
00-10m
Detective Drill
Complete Tuesday spiral review. Discuss the lifeboat clue's significance.
10-30m
Incident Report
Introduce Mary Celeste history. Highlight the "untouched valuables" paradox.
30-50m
Evidence Log
Students complete log. Differentiate between literal detail and plausible theory.
50-60m
Debrief
Poll: Which theory is best supported? Why is piracy unlikely given the facts?
Reasonable Inferences
Support
Use "Fact vs. Inference" sorting cards before students begin writing.
Extension
Research seafaring laws to evaluate potential finder bias in the reports.
Confidential • Teacher Guide Case Log: 2026-TG-02
Fact Finders Slides Case 02: Fact Finders
Non-Fiction Evidence & The Mary Celeste
Day 02 of Evidence Files
Non-Fiction Evidence
Explicit Facts
Information the author tells you directly . These are the "who, what, where, and when."
"The ship was found in 1872."
Inferences
Logical conclusions based on facts. This is the "why and how."
"Missing lifeboat = they escaped."
Collect the Facts
to find the
TRUTH
The Case File: Mary Celeste
In 1872, the Mary Celeste was found floating in the Atlantic. Not a single person was on board. What happened?
Evidence Log:
Ship was seaworthy (no leaks found).
Six months of food/water remained.
Captain's log found (entry: Nov 25).
Lifeboat was missing.
Exhibit B
Official maritime sketch of the drifting vessel.
Detective Strategy Meeting
"Based on the explicit evidence (missing lifeboat, seaworthy ship), what can we infer about why the crew left? Support your claim with 2 facts."
Investigator Sentence Starters:
"The fact that _________ suggests the crew _________."
"Because the log states _________, I can infer _________."
"One theory is _________ based on the fact that _________."
Build Ideas
Cite Article
Mary Celeste Reading Passage Evidence File: 002
Subject: The Mary Celeste Incident // Type: Non-Fiction Summary
Verified Account
Detectives, separate explicit facts from reasonable inferences . Read this account and mark evidence in the wide margins provided.
The Ghost Ship of 1872
On December 5, 1872, the British vessel Dei Gratia spotted a ship drifting aimlessly in the Atlantic Ocean, 400 miles east of the Azores. It was the Mary Celeste , which had set sail from New York City for Italy nearly a month earlier.
When the crew boarded, they found a puzzling scene. The ship was deserted. There were no signs of a struggle. The captain, Benjamin Briggs, his family, and the crew of seven were all gone.
The boarding party reported the ship was seaworthy with plenty of food and water. The cargo of industrial alcohol remained untouched. However, the only lifeboat was missing, and the navigational instruments were gone.
"The last log entry was dated November 25, ten days before discovery. It placed the vessel nearly 400 miles away from where it was found."
Various theories exist: piracy (unlikely as no valuables were taken), or an explosion from fumes. No evidence of fire was ever found. The fate of those aboard remains history’s most enduring maritime mystery. No record of survivors exists.
Fact Example
The Mary Celeste 's only lifeboat was missing when the ship was found.
Inference Example
The crew left the ship voluntarily because the tools were taken.
EVIDENCE FILE 002 // HISTORICAL ARCHIVE NON-FICTION ANALYSIS UNIT
Fact Finders Answer Key Answer Key
Fact-Finder's Key
Mary Celeste Investigation
Status VERIFIED
Step 1: Direct Facts
Ship sailing with sails set but no crew on board.
No damage to the hull; ship was seaworthy.
Missing lifeboat and nautical instruments.
Cargo of 1,701 barrels of alcohol untouched.
Step 2: Analysis
Direct Fact Sample Inference "Untouched cargo." Piracy ruled out; pirates would take valuables. "Missing lifeboat." The crew evacuated in an organized way.
Step 3: Synthesis
Model Response:
"The alcohol fumes theory is best supported. The cargo was alcohol, and the hatch was found open. The Captain likely feared an explosion and ordered the crew into the lifeboat temporarily, but the rope snapped."
TEACHER KEY • RI.7.1 • UNIT DAY 2 • CASE NO. 2026-RI-AK
Fact Finders Script Instructional Script: Fact Finders
Day 2 // Unit: Evidence Files
TEACHER FACING
Spoken Script
Actions
The Deep Sea Mystery
"Welcome back, detectives. Today, we're diving into a real mystery that has baffled historians for over 150 years: the case of the Mary Celeste ."
Project Slide 1. Distribute 'Mary Celeste Reading Passage'. Explain Fact vs. Inference in non-fiction.
Fact-Checking
"The ship was 'still seaworthy' and had 'plenty of food.' Those are facts. Now, based on those facts, why is it strange that the crew was gone?"
Reference Text: The Mary Celeste (Summary)
On December 5, 1872, the British vessel Dei Gratia spotted a ship drifting aimlessly... the Mary Celeste... the ship was seaworthy with plenty of food and water... the only lifeboat was missing... the fate of those aboard remains history's most enduring maritime mystery.
DAY 2 SCRIPT // DO NOT DISTRIBUTE TO STUDENTS
Fact Finders Evidence Log Fact-Finder's Evidence Log
Investigation: The Mary Celeste Mystery
Agent:
Date:
Step 1: Explicit Facts
Identify four direct facts from the article about the ship’s condition when found.
01
02
03
04
Step 2: Analysis Lab
Direct Fact (Evidence) Reasonable Inference (The "Why") "The cargo of 1,701 barrels of alcohol was untouched." "The only missing item was the single lifeboat."
Step 3: Synthesis Report
WHICH THEORY OF THE MYSTERY IS BEST SUPPORTED BY SEVERAL PIECES OF EVIDENCE? EXPLAIN BELOW.
CONFIDENTIAL
NC Standard RI.7.1 • Informational Text Case Log
Verse Vault Analysis Worksheet Poetry Analysis Dept
Verse Vault: Ozymandias
Deconstructing Imagery for Historical Inference
Agent:
Date:
Imagery Evidence
Record three details about the statue's current condition.
01
02
03
Exhibit B: Inscription
"My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!"
Inference (Tone)
What kind of ruler was he?
Evidence (Word Choice)
Which words suggest this?
Theme Vault
Contrast the words with the statue's state. What is the message?
DECONSTRUCTED
RL.7.1 - POETRY EVIDENCE & INFERENCE CASE NO. 2026-PV-03
Verse Vault Slides Verse Vault
Case 03: The Ruins of Ozymandias
Day 03 of Evidence Files
Poetry: The Subtle Evidence
In poetry, evidence is often imagery and word choice (diction).
Investigator's Question:
"What is the poet's message about power, and what specific words prove it?"
Evidence Checklist:
Look for Adjectives describing the setting.
Listen for the Tone of the speaker.
Analyze the Contrast between the past and present.
The King of Kings
"And on the pedestal these words appear:
'My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings;
Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!'
Nothing beside remains. Round the decay
Of that colossal Wreck, boundless and bare
The lone and level sands stretch far away."
Inference Lab:
Based on the contrast between the words on the pedestal and the surrounding desert , what can you infer about the duration of human power?
Past
"Mighty... Works"
Present
"Boundless and bare"
Grand Jury Deliberation
"Shelley uses specific imagery to mock Ozymandias's pride. In your groups, find three specific words or phrases that act as evidence of this mockery."
Cite Line Numbers
Explain the Inference
Ozymandias Reading Passage Evidence File: 003
Subject: Ozymandias // Author: Percy Bysshe Shelley
Poetic Artifact
Detectives: In poetry, evidence is hidden in imagery and word choice . Read the poem and identify clues about Ozymandias and the power of time.
Ozymandias
I met a traveller from an antique land,
Who said—“Two vast and trunkless legs of stone
Stand in the desert. . . . Near them, on the sand,
Half sunk a shattered visage lies, whose frown,
And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command,
Tell that its sculptor well those passions read
Which yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things,
The hand that mocked them, and the heart that fed;
And on the pedestal, these words appear:
"My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings;
Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!"
Nothing beside remains. Round the decay
Of that colossal Wreck, boundless and bare
The lone and level sands stretch far away.”
Clue Note: A 'visage' is a face. A 'pedestal' is the base of a statue. Contrast the words on the pedestal with the actual setting described in the last three lines.
EVIDENCE FILE 003 // POETRY ANALYSIS VERSE VAULT ARCHIVES
Verse Vault Teacher Guide Verse Vault Guide
Day 3: Evidence Files Unit
Lesson 03
Learning Objective
Students will use imagery and word choice to infer the tone and theme of "Ozymandias."
Standards
RL.7.1, RL.7.4
Investigative Pacing
00-10m
Detective Drill
Review Wednesday spiral. Contrast paths to legacy using Robert Frost vs. Ozymandias.
10-30m
Unlocking Vault
Display slides. Discuss "shattered visage" and forgotten identity.
30-50m
Vault Analysis
Students complete analysis worksheet. Guide them on "sneer of cold command."
50-60m
Theme Verdict
Final share: What is the irony of the boastful inscription today?
Imagery Evidence
Support
Provide a visual glossary for archaic words like visage and trunkless.
Extension
Find a modern "Ozymandias" (failed business, fallen idol) and write 4 lines.
Confidential • Teacher Guide Case Log: 2026-TG-03
Verse Vault Script Instructional Script: Verse Vault
Day 3 // Unit: Evidence Files
TEACHER FACING
Spoken Script
Actions
Unlocking the Vault
"Today: the Verse Vault. In poetry, evidence is often a single word or a vivid picture."
Project Slide 1. Hand out 'Ozymandias Reading Passage'.
Seeing the Evidence
"A 'shattered visage.' What does that tell us? Look at the face: a 'frown' and a 'sneer of cold command.' What can we infer about this ruler?"
Reference Text: Ozymandias
Two vast and trunkless legs of stone / Stand in the desert... Half sunk a shattered visage lies... And on the pedestal, these words appear: "My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!" / Nothing beside remains...
DAY 3 SCRIPT // DO NOT DISTRIBUTE TO STUDENTS
Verse Vault Answer Key Answer Key
Verse Vault: Solved
Teacher Resource for 'Ozymandias'
Status VERIFIED
Exhibit A: Imagery Key
"Two vast and trunkless legs of stone"
"A shattered visage lies, whose frown..."
"The lone and level sands stretch far away."
Exhibit B: Analysis
Inference (Tone)
Arrogant and tyrannical ruler who believed his legacy was eternal.
Evidence (Diction)
"King of Kings"; "Ye Mighty"; "Despair!" (Commanding).
Theme Key
Model Conclusion:
"Pride is temporary. Despite Ozymandias's claim that his 'Works' are eternal, time and nature have reduced his kingdom to 'nothing but wreck.' No ruler can survive time."
TEACHER KEY: RL.7.1 POETRY • UNIT DAY 3 SOLVED CASE: 2026-PV-03
Grand Jury Discussion Log The Grand Jury
Collaborative Scorecard • Standard SL.7.1
Name:
Date:
Case:
Open Case
"I propose the most important evidence is..."
Build Case
"Adding to that, the text also says..."
Cross-Exam
"Where specifically did you find that detail?"
Deliberation Log
Juror
Claim / Inference
Textual Evidence
Discussion Assessment
I cited specific textual evidence.
I built on fellow juror ideas.
I asked cross-exam questions.
I used professional protocols.
Grand Jury Teacher Guide Grand Jury Guide
Day 4: Evidence Files Unit
Lesson 04
Learning Objective
Students will synthesize evidence across texts to reach a collective verdict in a group discussion.
Standards
SL.7.1, RL/RI.7.1
Investigative Pacing
00-10m
Detective Drill
Thursday Review. Discuss which mystery had the clearest evidence vs. most inference.
10-20m
Jury Protocols
Assign groups. Review protocols: Open Case, Build Case, and Cross-Exam.
20-50m
Deliberation
Groups deliberate using logs. Listen for synthesis behaviors and SL.7.1 protocols.
50-60m
The Verdict
Groups present final verdicts. Collect logs for assessment against the rubric.
Juror Protocols
Open Case:
"I propose that the most important evidence is..."
Build Case:
"Adding to that point, the author also states that..."
Cross-Exam:
"Where specifically did you find that detail in the text?"
Support
Provide a visual checklist of the 3 protocols for jurors to mark off as they speak.
Extension
Appoint a "Judge" to moderate and rule on the admissibility of specific evidence.
Confidential • Teacher Guide Case Log: 2026-TG-04
Grand Jury Script Instructional Script: Grand Jury
Day 4 // Unit: Evidence Files
TEACHER FACING
Spoken Script
Actions
Court is in Session
"Silence in the court! Today is the day of reckoning. You are the Grand Jury. Reach a final verdict."
Hand out 'Grand Jury Discussion Log'. Ensure students have all previous Case Files.
Deliberation Protocols
"Jurors listen as much as they speak. Use your evidence: 'The text states...' or 'Based on Day 2...'"
Final Synthesis
Provide time for small group discussion. Monitor using the 'Grand Jury Teacher Guide'.
"Final question: Across all three genres, which case relied most on inference? Write your verdict in the log."
Case Closed
"The Grand Jury is adjourned. The truth is always there if you know how to look for it. Case closed!"
DAY 4 SCRIPT // DO NOT DISTRIBUTE TO STUDENTS
Grand Jury Rubric Answer Key KEY
Grand Jury Rubric
Standard SL.7.1 Evaluation Guide
Tier 3: Expert
Multiple specific evidence citations for every claim.
Actively synthesizes or challenges other juror points.
Uses all three protocols naturally.
Tier 2: Proficient
Cites at least one piece of evidence for their main claim.
Listens and responds to others respectfully.
Tier 1: Developing
Claims made without specific textual evidence.
Model Deliberation
Juror
Claim
Evidence
Agent A
I infer the Landlady has poisoned many guests.
She says guest names from 2 years ago are "still here."
Teacher Debrief Prompts
"Which evidence was hardest to refute?"
"How did inferences change with evidence?"
"Why is explicit evidence stronger?"
"Which juror changed your mind?"
Teacher Key • SL.7.1 Evaluation • UNIT DAY 4