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Reading Detective Task Cards • SpEd Decodables

Set 1: Cards 01–04 • Short Vowels & Digraphs • NJSLS RF.2.3.a, RL.2.1, L.2.1

Level 1 • Decodable Page 1 of 6

CARD 01 Short a & i • sh

NJSLS RF.2.3.a Case 01

Chad & the Red Fish Decodable Reader • RF.2.3.a

Chad had a red fish in a big dish. The fish was quick and did dash with a swish! It went off into the bath!

1. Who? What?: Who had a fish, and what was it in?

2. Action: What did the quick red fish do?

3. Where? When? How?: Where did the fish dash off into?

Red Words: the, was, red, off, into NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.a

CARD 02 Short e & o • ch

NJSLS RF.2.3.a Case 02

Chip's Brown Rug Decodable Reader • RF.2.3.a

Chip the dog sat on a brown rug. He had a pork chop for lunch. A bug got in his cup. Chip said, "Eek!" and ran to the bus!

1. Who? What?: Who sat on the rug? What was in his cup?

2. Action: What did Chip say and do?

3. Where? When? How?: Where was the rug, and where did Chip run?

Red Words: the, on, brown, said, bus NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.a

CARD 03 Short u & a • th (voiced)

NJSLS RF.2.3.a Case 03

The Mud Pup Decodable Reader • RF.2.3.a

This pup ran in the wet mud with them. They ran on the rug. Mom said, "Stop! Do not get mud now!"

1. Who? What?: Who ran in wet mud? Who called out?

2. Action: What did the pup do? What did Mom say?

3. Where? When? How?: Where did the pup run with the mud?

Red Words: this, with, they, said, stop NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.a

CARD 04 Short e & i • th (unvoiced)

NJSLS RF.2.3.a Case 04

A Thick Moth Decodable Reader • RF.2.3.a

Beth sat by a thin twig on the path. She saw a thick moth with white wings. It thumped from the shed! Beth ran to see.

1. Who? What?: Who sat by the twig? What did she see?

2. Action: What did the moth do? What did Beth do?

3. Where? When? How?: Where did the moth thump from?

Red Words: by, on, white, from, see NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.a

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Reading Detective Task Cards • SpEd Decodables

Set 1: Cards 05–08 • Short & Long Vowels • NJSLS RF.2.3.a, RF.2.3.b, RL.2.1

Level 1 • Decodable Page 2 of 6

CARD 05 Short o & u • sh

NJSLS RF.2.3.a Case 05

Josh at the Shop Decodable Reader • RF.2.3.a

Josh went to the pet shop. He did want a fish. He put a shut box on the bench to get food.

1. Who? What?: Who went to the shop? What did he want?

2. Action: What did Josh put on the bench?

3. Where? When? How?: Where was the bench located?

Red Words: went, to, want, put, get NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.a

CARD 06 Short e & i • ch & sh

NJSLS RF.2.3.a Case 06

Chet & His Chick Decodable Reader • RF.2.3.a

Chet has a tiny chick. He went with his chick to the shed. The chick did chop a twig for fun!

1. Who? What?: Who has a chick? What kind is it?

2. Action: What did the chick chop for fun?

3. Where? When? How?: Where did Chet go with his chick?

Red Words: he, went, with, his, for NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.a

CARD 07 Long a (a_e) • sh

NJSLS RF.2.3.b Case 07

Shane at Blue Lake Decodable Reader • RF.2.3.b

Shane went to the blue lake by the pine tree. A big fish made a wave. Shane gave a wave back now!

1. Who? What?: Who went to the lake? What made a wave?

2. Action: What did Shane give back to the fish?

3. Where? When? How?: Where was the blue lake located?

Red Words: to, blue, by, gave, now NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.b

CARD 08 Long i (i_e) • ch

NJSLS RF.2.3.b Case 08

Chad's New Bike Decodable Reader • RF.2.3.b

Chad took his new bike for a fine ride. He said, "I like to ride by nine red pines to the shop!"

1. Who? What?: Who took a ride? What did he ride?

2. Action: What did Chad say he likes to do?

3. Where? When? How?: Where does Chad ride his bike to?

Red Words: new, for, said, like, by NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.b

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Reading Detective Task Cards • SpEd Decodables

Set 1: Cards 09–12 • Long Vowels CVCe & Vowel Teams • NJSLS RF.2.3.b, RL.2.1

Level 2 • Long Vowels Page 3 of 6

CARD 09 Long o (o_e) • th (voiced)

NJSLS RF.2.3.b Case 09

Cole's Home Stone Decodable Reader • RF.2.3.b

They found a shiny stone by that gate. Cole took this stone into his home. Mom said, "We will put it with shells."

1. Who? What?: Who found a stone? What was it like?

2. Action: What did Cole and Mom do with it?

3. Where? When? How?: Where did Cole take the shiny stone?

Red Words: they, by, into, will, with NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.b

CARD 10 Long u (u_e) • th (unvoiced)

NJSLS RF.2.3.b Case 10

Luke's Cute Mule Decodable Reader • RF.2.3.b

Luke has a cute mule on the path. The mule will not stop or rush. It will hum a tune through thick grass in the sun!

1. Who? What?: Who has a mule? What is it like?

2. Action: What will the mule hum in the sun?

3. Where? When? How?: Where does the cute mule walk?

Red Words: has, on, or, in, the NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.b

CARD 11 Vowel Team ee • sh

NJSLS RF.2.3.b Case 11

Sheep by the Ship Decodable Reader • RF.2.3.b

Three green sheep sleep by the big ship. They see a yellow bus on the hill. The sheep wish to go for a ride!

1. Who? What?: Who sleeps by the ship? What do they see?

2. Action: What do the green sheep wish to do?

3. Where? When? How?: Where do the sheep see the yellow bus?

Red Words: by, see, yellow, on, go NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.b

CARD 12 Vowel Team ea • ch

NJSLS RF.2.3.b Case 12

Peach on the Beach Decodable Reader • RF.2.3.b

Chester sat on the beach to eat a sweet peach. He had tea in a blue cup. A gull came off the sea to snatch his treat!

1. Who? What?: Who was on the beach? What bird came?

2. Action: What did the gull try to snatch?

3. Where? When? How?: Where did Chester sit to eat?

Red Words: on, in, blue, off, to NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.b

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Reading Detective Task Cards • SpEd Decodables

Set 1: Cards 13–16 • Vowel Teams & Colors • NJSLS RF.2.3.b, RF.2.3.e, RL.2.1

Level 3 • Teams & Colors Page 4 of 6

CARD 13 Vowel Team ai • th (voiced)

NJSLS RF.2.3.b Case 13

Snail on the Trail Decodable Reader • RF.2.3.b

This snail was on the wet train trail. They see rain fall from the sky. The snail went into a pail to stay dry with them!

1. Who? What?: Who was on the trail? What fell?

2. Action: What did the snail do to stay dry?

3. Where? When? How?: Where did the snail go with them?

Red Words: was, on, they, from, with NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.b

CARD 14 Vowel Team oa • th (unvoiced)

NJSLS RF.2.3.b Case 14

Brown Goat on White Boat Decodable Reader • RF.2.3.b

A brown goat got on a white boat. He wore a thick coat. The goat did float down the path to see the south coast!

1. Who? What?: Who got on a boat? What did he wear?

2. Action: What did the brown goat do?

3. Where? When? How?: Where did the boat float to?

Red Words: brown, white, to, on, the NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.b

CARD 15 Short & Long e • sh

NJSLS RF.2.3.b Case 15

Red Shed Secret Decodable Reader • RF.2.3.b

She hid in the red shed by the green tree. She said, "I see ten sheep sleep! Do not make a peep or they will wake!"

1. Who? What?: Who hid in the shed? What did she see?

2. Action: What did she say about the sheep?

3. Where? When? How?: Where was the red shed located?

Red Words: red, by, said, will, they NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.b

CARD 16 Short & Long a • ch

NJSLS RF.2.3.b Case 16

Orange Fox at Lunch Decodable Reader • RF.2.3.b

An orange fox ran fast. He did want lunch now! The fox snatched a peach and ran off to his den.

1. Who? What?: Who ran fast? What did he want?

2. Action: What did the fox snatch for lunch?

3. Where? When? How?: Where did the fox run off to?

Red Words: orange, want, now, off, to NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.b

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Reading Detective Task Cards • SpEd Decodables

Set 1: Cards 17–20 • Color Red Words & Mysteries • NJSLS RF.2.3.e, RL.2.1

Level 3 • Colors & Digraphs Page 5 of 6

CARD 17 Short & Long o • th (voiced)

NJSLS RF.2.3.e Case 17

Yellow Stop Sign Decodable Reader • RF.2.3.e

This boy saw a bright yellow sign. The sign said "Stop!" He stopped his sled with a big grin!

1. Who? What?: Who saw a sign? What color was it?

2. Action: What did the boy do when the sign said stop?

3. Where? When? How?: How did the boy stop his sled?

Red Words: this, yellow, the, stop, with NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.e

CARD 18 Short & Long u • th (unvoiced)

NJSLS RF.2.3.e Case 18

Blue Bath Duck Decodable Reader • RF.2.3.e

A blue duck fell into the warm bath. It went thump! Seth ran in to get his duck from the suds.

1. Who? What?: What fell into the bath? Who ran in?

2. Action: What did Seth do to get his toy duck?

3. Where? When? How?: Where did the blue duck fall into?

Red Words: blue, into, in, to, from NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.e

CARD 19 Decodable Mystery • sh

NJSLS RL.2.1 Case 19

The Red Fox Mystery Decodable Reader • RL.2.1

Who took the fish? A red fox did! He went into the brush with the dish.

1. Who? What?: Who took the fish in this mystery?

2. Action: What did the red fox do with the dish?

3. Where? When? How?: Where did the fox go with the dish?

Red Words: who, red, he, went, with NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.a

CARD 20 Decodable Mystery • th

NJSLS RL.2.1 Case 20

Yellow Bus Stop Mystery Decodable Reader • RL.2.1

What was on the bench? A big yellow bag! They saw it at the bus stop by the path.

1. Who? What?: What was resting on the bench?

2. Action: What did they do when they saw the bag?

3. Where? When? How?: Where was the bench located?

Red Words: what, yellow, they, bus, by NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.a

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Reading Detective Task Cards • SpEd Decodables

Set 1: Cards 21–24 • Master Wh- Mysteries • NJSLS RL.2.1, RI.2.1, RF.2.3

Level 3 • Master Mysteries Page 6 of 6

CARD 21 Mystery • th (unvoiced)

NJSLS RL.2.1 Case 21

The White Moth Clue Decodable Reader • RL.2.1

Where did the white moth go? They see it rest on a thick branch. The moth left white dust on the gate!

1. Who? What?: Who rested on a branch? What clue was left?

2. Action: What did the white moth do?

3. Where? When? How?: Where did the moth leave dust?

Red Words: where, white, they, see, on NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.a

CARD 22 Mystery • th (voiced)

NJSLS RL.2.1 Case 22

Brown Pup in Mud Decodable Reader • RL.2.1

Why is this brown pup glad? He jumped into the wet mud with a stick! Then he shook mud all over the grass.

1. Who? What?: Who was glad? What did he carry?

2. Action: What did the pup do with the mud?

3. Where? When? How?: Where did the pup jump and shake?

Red Words: why, brown, into, with, is NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.a

CARD 23 Mystery • ch

NJSLS RL.2.1 Case 23

Orange Cat on the Mat Decodable Reader • RL.2.1

When will the orange cat nap? She likes to nap on the bench now. She purred when Chet gave her milk!

1. Who? What?: Who likes to nap? What was she given?

2. Action: What did the orange cat do when fed?

3. Where? When? How?: Where does the cat like to nap?

Red Words: when, orange, likes, on, now NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.a

CARD 24 Master Mystery • sh

NJSLS RL.2.1 Case 24

Blue Ship Clue Trip Decodable Reader • RL.2.1

How will we crack the case? We will go on the blue ship! We find every clue and say, "Case closed!"

1. Who? What?: Who will crack the case?

2. Action: What will the detective crew do?

3. Where? When? How?: Where will the crew go to find clues?

Red Words: how, will, go, blue, the NJSLS RL.2.1 • RF.2.3.a

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Detective Log Recording Sheet

Decodable Reader Cases • Short Vowels & Digraphs (sh, ch, th)

SpEd Level 1

Cards 01–06 • Page 1 of 4

Detective Name:

Date:

Badge #:

⭐ Read your card. Answer the 3 detective questions and check the Red Words you find! 3 Questions per Case

CARD 01 Short a & i • Digraph sh

⭐ Case 1

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] the [ ] was [ ] into ⭐⭐⭐

CARD 02 Short e & o • Digraph ch

⭐ Case 2

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] said [ ] eek [ ] bus ⭐⭐⭐

CARD 03 Short u & a • Voiced th

⭐ Case 3

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] with [ ] they [ ] stop ⭐⭐⭐

CARD 04 Short e & i • Unvoiced th

⭐ Case 4

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] from [ ] off [ ] see ⭐⭐⭐

CARD 05 Short o & u • Digraph sh

⭐ Case 5

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] want [ ] get [ ] put ⭐⭐⭐

CARD 06 Short Vowel Review • ch & sh

⭐ Case 6

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] went [ ] he [ ] his ⭐⭐⭐

Turn to Page 2 for Long Vowels CVCe • Reading Detective Academy Page 1 of 4

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Detective Log Recording Sheet

Decodable Reader Cases • Long Vowels (CVCe & Vowel Teams)

SpEd Level 2

Cards 07–12 • Page 2 of 4

🔎 Focus: Silent e (lake, bike, home, mule) and vowel teams (see, rain, boat). Answer 1, 2, and 3! Long Vowels

CARD 07 Long a (a_e) • Digraph sh

⭐⭐ Case 7

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] blue [ ] give [ ] by ⭐⭐⭐

CARD 08 Long i (i_e) • Digraph ch

⭐⭐ Case 8

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] new [ ] for [ ] like ⭐⭐⭐

CARD 09 Long o (o_e) • Voiced th

⭐⭐ Case 9

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] they [ ] home [ ] will ⭐⭐⭐

CARD 10 Long u (u_e) • Unvoiced th

⭐⭐ Case 10

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] has [ ] or [ ] path ⭐⭐⭐

CARD 11 Vowel Team ee • Digraph sh

⭐⭐ Case 11

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] see [ ] yellow [ ] go ⭐⭐⭐

CARD 12 Vowel Team ea • Digraph ch

⭐⭐ Case 12

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] blue [ ] from [ ] off ⭐⭐⭐

Turn to Page 3 for Cards 13–18 • Reading Detective Academy Page 2 of 4

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Detective Log Recording Sheet

Decodable Reader Cases • Vowel Teams & Color Red Words

SpEd Level 3

Cards 13–18 • Page 3 of 4

🎨 Color Red Words: orange, white, brown, red, yellow, blue. Answer 1: Who/What, 2: Action, 3: Where/When/How! Colors & Teams

CARD 13 Vowel Team ai • Voiced th

⭐⭐⭐ Case 13

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] with [ ] they [ ] was ⭐⭐⭐

CARD 14 Vowel Team oa • Unvoiced th

⭐⭐⭐ Case 14

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] brown [ ] white [ ] path ⭐⭐⭐

CARD 15 Short & Long e • Digraph sh

⭐⭐⭐ Case 15

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] red [ ] shed [ ] said ⭐⭐⭐

CARD 16 Short & Long a • Digraph ch

⭐⭐⭐ Case 16

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] orange [ ] want [ ] now ⭐⭐⭐

CARD 17 Short & Long o • Voiced th

⭐⭐⭐ Case 17

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] yellow [ ] stop [ ] this ⭐⭐⭐

CARD 18 Short & Long u • Unvoiced th

⭐⭐⭐ Case 18

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] blue [ ] into [ ] bath ⭐⭐⭐

Turn to Page 4 for Cards 19–24 & Secret Detective Cipher Page 3 of 4

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Detective Log Recording Sheet

Decodable Reader Cases • Master Mystery Cases 19–24

SpEd Master

Cards 19–24 • Page 4 of 4

🏆 Master Challenge: Read each mystery case, complete the 3 questions, and crack the Secret Word! Final Cases

CARD 19 Mystery: The Red Fox

⭐ Case 19

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] red [ ] he [ ] went ⭐⭐⭐

CARD 20 Mystery: Yellow Bus Stop

⭐ Case 20

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] yellow [ ] bus [ ] stop ⭐⭐⭐

CARD 21 Mystery: The White Moth

⭐ Case 21

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] white [ ] they [ ] see ⭐⭐⭐

CARD 22 Mystery: Brown Pup in Mud

⭐ Case 22

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] brown [ ] with [ ] into ⭐⭐⭐

CARD 23 Mystery: Orange Cat Nap

⭐ Case 23

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] orange [ ] like [ ] on ⭐⭐⭐

CARD 24 Mystery: Blue Ship Trip

⭐ Case 24

1 Who? What?

2 Action (What did they do?):

3 Where? When? How?:

Red Words: [ ] blue [ ] will [ ] go ⭐⭐⭐

🕵️‍♂️ MASTER DETECTIVE SECRET WORD CIPHER All 24 Cases Closed!

Write the first sound from: Cat (Card 01), Lake (Card 07), Urn (Card 10), and Egg (Card 15) to unlock the Master Detective Word:

Card 01

Card 07

Card 10

Card 15

" = Secret Word!"

How was your reading today? 😊 Great 😐 Okay 🤔 Need Help

⭐ BADGE EARNED!

Reading Detective Academy • Special Education Decodable Log • Cards 01–24 Complete

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Case Cracker Master Answer Key

Special Education Decodable Task Cards • Cards 01–24 Diagnostic Key

SpEd ELA Key

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Core Phonics Short & Long Vowels

Target Digraphs sh, ch, th (v/uv)

Red Word Focus 50+ Decodable Words

Question Stems Who? Action? Where?

Decodable Evidence Key (1: Who? What? • 2: Action • 3: Where? When? How?) NJSLS RL.CR.2.1 / RF.2.3

#	Target Phonics	1. Who? What?	2. Action (Did what?)	3. Where? When? How?
01	Short a, i • sh	Chad & quick red fish	Fish did dash & swish	Off into the bath
02	Short e, o • ch	Chip the dog & a bug	Said "Eek!" and ran	On brown rug to the bus
03	Short u, a • th (v)	Mud pup & Mom	Ran in mud; Mom said stop	In wet mud onto rug now
04	Short e, i • th (uv)	Beth & white moth	Thumped from shed; ran	By thin twig on the path
05	Short o, u • sh	Josh & a pet fish	Put shut box to get food	At shop on the bench
06	Short e, i • ch & sh	Chet & tiny chick	Chick did chop a twig	In the shed with chick
07	Long a (a_e) • sh	Shane & big fish	Made a wave; gave wave	At blue lake by pine tree
08	Long i (i_e) • ch	Chad & new bike	Took ride & smiled	By nine red pines to shop
09	Long o (o_e) • th (v)	Cole & shiny stone	Took stone home; put	By that gate into home
10	Long u (u_e) • th (uv)	Luke & cute mule	Will hum tune, not rush	Through thick grass in sun
11	Vowel Team ee • sh	3 green sheep & bus	Sleep & wish to ride	By big ship on the hill
12	Vowel Team ea • ch	Chester, peach, gull	Sat to eat; gull snatched	On the beach off the sea
13	Vowel Team ai • th (v)	Snail & cold rain	Went into pail to dry	On wet trail with them
14	Vowel Team oa • th (uv)	Brown goat & coat	Got on boat & did float	Down path to south coast
15	Short & Long e • sh	She & 10 sleeping sheep	Hid in shed; said stop	In red shed by green tree
16	Short & Long a • ch	Orange fox & peach	Snatched peach & ran	Off to his den now
17	Short & Long o • th (v)	Boy & yellow sign	Saw sign & stopped sled	On snow path with a grin
18	Short & Long u • th (uv)	Seth & blue duck	Fell with thump; got duck	Into bath from the suds
19	Mystery: Red Fox • sh	Red fox & fish	Took the fish & ran	Into brush with dish
20	Mystery: Bus Stop • th	Big yellow bag	Sat on bench; they saw it	At bus stop by the path
21	Mystery: White Moth	White moth & dust	Rested & left white dust	On thick branch on gate
22	Mystery: Brown Pup	Glad brown pup & stick	Jumped in mud & shook	Into wet mud over grass
23	Mystery: Orange Cat	Orange cat & milk	Napped & purred	On bench now when fed
24	Mystery: Blue Ship	Detective crew & clue	Go on ship & crack case	On blue ship with team

🕵️‍♂️ Case Cracker Secret Cipher Solution:

Initial sounds from Card 01 (Cat), Card 07 (Lake), Card 10 (Urn), Card 15 (Egg) = C • L • U • E = "CLUE"

Unlocked!

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SpEd Diagnostic Guide & Red Word Mastery

Multi-Sensory Phonics Interventions & MTSS Accommodations

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🎯 Target Red Words of Focus (Sight & High-Frequency Words) 55 Red Words

Core Red Words: the, was, is, a, on, and, to, for, go, I, like, of, will, get, no, want, with, said, you, in, put, see, stop, from, off, he, has, have, me, his, as, my, into, now, new, give, or, by, went, do, are, they, any, eek, bus.
Color Words: orange, white, brown, red, yellow, blue.
Wh- Question Clues: who, what, where, when, why, how.

🔍 High-Frequency Decoding Traps & Explicit Remediation

1. Voiced vs. Unvoiced Digraph /th/: Have students place two fingers gently on their vocal cords. Feel the vibration for voiced this, that, them, they, with. Compare with quiet breath stream for unvoiced thick, thin, bath, moth, path.

2. Digraph Reversals (/sh/ vs /ch/): Model lip rounding and finger-to-lips cue ("Quiet shhh!") for ship, fish, shed. Use the sharp "choo-choo" stop sound for chip, chop, peach, bench.

3. Magic e (CVCe) Silent Rule: Use tactile sliding wand to show how silent -e reaches over the consonant to make the vowel say its name (shin → shine, hat → hate, tub → tube).

4. Question Stem Mapping: When students mix up Who vs. Where, use color-coded finger prompts: Yellow = Who/What (Character/Thing), Blue = Action (Verb), Green = Where/When/How (Place/Time/Manner).

✋ Multi-Sensory Orton-Gillingham Strategies

Red Word Arm Tapping: Left hand on right shoulder; tap down arm for each non-decodable red letter (w-a-s = was).
Sand Tray Tracing: Trace digraphs sh, ch, th while vocalizing sound and keyword.
Elkonin Sound Boxes: Push chips into 3 boxes for CVC words before writing responses.

📋 Graphic Organizer & Visual Cues

Enlarged Font & Spacing: Standard 13-14px text with generous tracking reduces visual crowding.
Sentence Frames: "Who: The _____ did _____ in the _____."
High-Contrast Rulers: Use card cutouts to isolate one line of text at a time.

Station Implementation Plan

Station 1: Red Word Lab Practice sight words with flashcards, sand trays, and red crayon word walls.

Station 2: Decodable Detective Read Task Cards 01–24 and complete 1: Who/What, 2: Action, 3: Where/When/How log.

Station 3: Board Game Review Play Mystery Clue companion game, rolling dice and answering decodable card clues!

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Mystery Manor: Clue Collector

Reading Task Card Companion Game • 2–4 Players • Grades 2–3

Station Board

Page 1 of 2

🎲 Roll & Move: Land on a tile, draw the task card, and answer. Correct = stay & collect badge! Wrong = step back 1 space. Goal: Reach Manor Safe!

🚪 START Manor Gate

01 🌱 Main Idea

02 🍋 Author's

SHORTCUT ⚡ Jump to #06!

04 🐑 Subject-Verb

05 📦 Plurals

06 🐌 Vowel Team

▼ Pass Grand Clocktower

12 🦇 Multiple M.

11 ⛺ Author's

10 🦫 Main Idea

MYSTERY 👣 Name 2 Nouns!

08 🧹 Prefix/Suffix

07 🐇 Adverbs

KEY ROOM 🗝️ Bonus Turn

▼ Enter Secret Library

13 🎶 Subject-Verb

14 🐺 Plurals

15 ⛵ Vowel Team

16 🦉 Adjectives

17 🏚️ un- Prefix

18 🗺️ Grammar

EVIDENCE 🔍 +1 Clue Badge

▼ Ascend Hidden Staircase

🏆 MANOR SAFE CASE CRACKED!

24 🛶 oa Team

23 🪿 Plural Nouns

22 🧪 Subject-Verb

21 💍 Multiple M.

20 🦦 Author's

19 🌲 Main Idea

📋

Detective Toolkit & Game Rules

Official Mystery Manor Rules, Cutout Standees & Clue Cards

Page 2 of 2

🎲 How to Play (2–4 Players)

Place all player tokens on the START: Manor Gate.
Shuffle Task Cards and place them face down in the draw pile.
On your turn, roll a standard die (or spin 1–3) and move forward.
Draw the task card matching the tile number or skill. Read the mini-story aloud to the group!
Announce your answer and cite your clue evidence. The player to your left checks the Case Cracker Answer Key.
Correct: Stay on the space and claim a Clue Badge. Incorrect: Move back 1 tile.

✨ Special Tiles & Winning Conditions

⚡ Secret Shortcut: Jump ahead immediately to space #06!
🗝️ Key Room: Take an immediate bonus roll if you correctly name a rhyming word.
👣 Footprints Trap: Name two nouns before drawing your card, or forfeit your roll!
🔍 Evidence Bonus: Write your evidence sentence on the Detective Log to earn a double badge!
🏆 Winning: The first detective to reach the Manor Safe with at least 3 Clue Badges cracks the case and wins!

✂️ Printable Detective Standee Pawns (Cut & Fold Base) Fold on solid line, tape bottom tab

🦉 Detective Hoot Player 1

FOLD BASE

🦊 Detective Sly Player 2

FOLD BASE

🦡 Detective Brock Player 3

FOLD BASE

🐕 Detective Sherlock Player 4

FOLD BASE

🎖️ Clue Badges to Cut & Collect (12 Tokens)

💡 Main Idea

🎯 Author Purpose

📖 Vocabulary

✍️ Agreement

📚 Plurals

🔤 Vowel Team

💡 Main Idea

🎯 Author Purpose

📖 Vocabulary

🏷️ Parts of Speech

🧩 Affixes

⭐ Grammar Ace

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CASE FILE #01 Fiction Comprehension

The Case of the Vanishing Mascot

NJSLS RL.CR.2.1

Reading Detective Academy

Detective Name:

Date:

Score:

📜 Witness Statement & Story Record Read carefully to crack the case!

[¶1] On Friday morning, Maple Elementary faced a huge mystery. Barnaby the plush bear, the school mascot, had vanished right from his pedestal in the front lobby! In his place lay a trail of yellow yarn and an empty lunchbox. Principal Vance gathered the third-grade detectives immediately.

[¶2] Detective Maya inspected the lobby floor with her magnifying glass. She noticed tiny paw prints dusted with flour heading toward the music room. "Look at this yarn," Maya whispered to Leo. "Barnaby was wearing a hand-knit yellow sweater made by Mrs. Gable."

[¶3] When Maya pushed open the music room door, she found Mr. Chen's therapy golden retriever, Waffles, curled quietly beneath the grand piano. Barnaby the bear was safe between Waffles's paws, taking a peaceful nap!

1. What is the central problem in this story? (RL.CI.2.2) 1 pt

A The school lost its front door key.

B Barnaby the mascot disappeared from the lobby.

C Mr. Chen lost his sheet music.

D A student took a yellow sweater home.

2. Which clue helped Maya find Barnaby? (RL.CR.2.1) 1 pt

A A broken window in the cafeteria.

B A loud barking sound in the hallway.

C Flour paw prints and yellow yarn.

D A blue ribbon on the playground.

3. Write direct text evidence: Where was Barnaby found? (Cite paragraph #) 2 pts

Reading Detective Academy • Case File 01 • NJSLS-ELA Grade 2 Keep this evidence sheet for the Detective Dash Game!

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CASE FILE #02 Fiction Comprehension

The Secret Attic Key

NJSLS RL.CR.2.1

Reading Detective Academy

Detective Name:

Date:

Score:

📜 Case Notes & Story Passage Examine the clues closely!

[¶1] While shelving books in the town library, Oliver heard a soft clicking sound behind the grandfather clock. Tucked inside the carved wooden pendulum case was an antique brass key tied with a faded velvet ribbon. A paper tag read: "To open the room of forgotten wonders."

[¶2] Oliver climbed the spiral wooden staircase to the dusty top attic. Near the water pipe stood an oak door with a heart-shaped keyhole. His heart thumped as he slid the brass key inside. With a gentle creak, the heavy door swung wide.

[¶3] Golden sunlight beamed through a round stained-glass window. Inside was a secret reading sanctuary filled with velvet armchairs, vintage globe maps, and towering shelves of hundred-year-old adventure storybooks. Oliver couldn't wait to share the cozy secret with his classmates.

1. Where did Oliver discover the antique brass key? (RL.CR.2.1) 1 pt

A Underneath a stack of reference dictionaries.

B Inside the carved grandfather clock case.

C Buried in a flower pot in the library lobby.

D Inside an oak desk in the librarian's office.

2. In paragraph 3, what does the word "sanctuary" mean? (L.RF.2.4) 1 pt

A A quiet, peaceful place of shelter.

B A noisy cafeteria during lunch.

C A dark, scary dungeon cage.

D A crowded outdoor sports stadium.

3. Write direct text evidence: What objects were found inside the secret attic room? 2 pts

Reading Detective Academy • Case File 02 • NJSLS-ELA Grade 2 Keep this evidence sheet for the Detective Dash Game!

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CASE FILE #03 Fiction Comprehension

The Midnight Baker Mystery

NJSLS RL.CR.2.1

Reading Detective Academy

Detective Name:

Date:

Score:

📜 Suspect Dossier & Story Record Uncover the baker's secret!

[¶1] Every Tuesday dawn, a warm basket wrapped in checkered cloth appeared on the staff room table. Inside were twelve golden blueberry muffins dusted with sweet cinnamon sugar. A purple note always accompanied them: "Have a wonderful week of teaching!"

[¶2] Detective Sam arrived early on Tuesday to solve the tasty mystery. He staked out the hallway behind the trophy display. At 6:45 AM, soft whistling echoed down the hall. A figure wearing a navy blue apron and holding a woven basket stepped into the lounge.

[¶3] When the door opened, Sam recognized Mr. Higgins, the cheerful school bus driver! Before driving his morning bus route, Mr. Higgins baked fresh pastries from his family orchard to thank the hard-working teachers. He smiled warmly as Sam awarded him a Master Baker badge.

1. Who was the mysterious "Midnight Baker"? (RL.CR.2.1) 1 pt

A Mrs. Gable, the art teacher.

B Mr. Higgins, the school bus driver.

C Principal Vance from the front office.

D A chef from the local town bakery.

2. Why did Mr. Higgins bake muffins for the school? (RL.PP.2.5) 1 pt

A To sell them for a class fundraiser.

B To show gratitude and thank the teachers.

C Because the cafeteria kitchen was closed.

D To win a baking competition prize.

3. Write direct text evidence: What did the note say that accompanied the muffins? 2 pts

Reading Detective Academy • Case File 03 • NJSLS-ELA Grade 2 Keep this evidence sheet for the Detective Dash Game!

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CASE FILE #04 Fiction Comprehension

The Whispering Courtyard Garden

NJSLS RL.CR.2.1

Reading Detective Academy

Detective Name:

Date:

Score:

📜 Field Observation Notes Listen for the garden clues!

[¶1] During quiet reading time, students in Room 14 noticed an eerie, gentle clinking sound floating in through the open courtyard window. It sounded like tiny glass bells chiming whenever a gust of wind blew across the sunflower patch. Some students wondered if fairy sprites lived among the lavender bushes!

[¶2] Detective Zoe volunteered to investigate during recess. Armed with a notebook, she tiptoed down the stone path. She followed the rhythmic tink-tink-tink toward a tall weeping willow tree in the center of the courtyard.

[¶3] Looking up into the swaying willow branches, Zoe solved the riddle. Dangling from sturdy twine were colorful polished sea shells and hollow bamboo pipes. A wooden sign on the trunk read: "Kindergarten Nature Orchestra — Made with Recycled Shells." Zoe smiled as the autumn breeze created a lovely musical concert.

1. What caused the mysterious sounds in the courtyard? (RL.CI.2.2) 1 pt

A A family of mischievous raccoons climbing the fence.

B Wind blowing through sea shells and bamboo chimes.

C A broken water sprinkler clicking on the stones.

D A brass bell ringing on the playground flagpole.

2. Where were the shells and bamboo pipes hanging? (RL.CR.2.1) 1 pt

A Along the metal soccer field goalposts.

B Inside the tall weeping willow tree branches.

C Underneath the stone benches in the patio.

D Inside the metal tool shed by the garden gate.

3. Write direct text evidence: What did the sign on the willow tree say? 2 pts

Reading Detective Academy • Case File 04 • NJSLS-ELA Grade 2 Keep this evidence sheet for the Detective Dash Game!

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CASE FILE #05 Fiction Comprehension

The Midnight Clockwork Robot

NJSLS RL.CR.2.1

Reading Detective Academy

Detective Name:

Date:

Score:

📜 STEM Lab Incident Report Trace the gears and springs!

[¶1] On Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Diaz's science lab was completely empty. Suddenly, a whirring mechanical buzz broke the silence. A miniature tin robot with flashing green antenna bulbs marched steadily across the linoleum tile, bumped into the recycling bin, and tipped onto its side!

[¶2] Detective Jonah rushed into the room after hearing the crash. He examined the tiny automaton with his magnifying lens. Behind its copper backpack, Jonah noticed three interlocked brass gears and a coiled steel spring attached to a tiny digital countdown timer.

[¶3] Just then, Liam and Noah stepped sheepishly into the doorway holding a remote transmitter. "We programmed our robotics class invention to test its delayed timer trigger," Liam explained with a grin. "We didn't realize it had enough spring tension to march all the way across the lab!"

1. What made the tin robot begin marching? (RL.CI.2.3) 1 pt

A A strong gust of wind pushed it off the shelf.

B A delayed digital timer triggered the coiled spring.

C The class hamster escaped and bumped the switch.

D Mr. Diaz accidentally sat on the wireless controller.

2. In paragraph 2, what does "automaton" refer to? (L.RF.2.4) 1 pt

A A glass test tube used for chemistry experiments.

B A mechanical self-operating robot figure.

C A heavy textbook placed on the teacher's desk.

D A plastic recycling bin sitting near the door.

3. Write direct text evidence: What parts did Jonah see on the robot's backpack? 2 pts

Reading Detective Academy • Case File 05 • NJSLS-ELA Grade 2 Keep this evidence sheet for the Detective Dash Game!

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CASE FILE #06 Fiction Comprehension

The Lost Golden Whistle

NJSLS RL.CR.2.1

Reading Detective Academy

Detective Name:

Date:

Score:

📜 Gymnasium Incident Record Find the championship clue!

[¶1] Thirty minutes before the annual district kickball championship, Coach Rivera paced nervously along the gymnasium sideline. His lucky brass whistle—which had guided Maple Elementary through five straight tournament victories—was nowhere to be found! Without it, Coach felt off-balance.

[¶2] Detective twins Ben and Lucas took the case immediately. "Where did you last blow the whistle?" asked Ben. Coach recalled dropping his gear bag near the equipment locker while sorting clean team jerseys after yesterday's rain shower.

[¶3] Lucas inspected the blue plastic lost-and-found bin. Tucked securely inside the toe of a freshly laundered knee-high soccer sock was the shiny golden whistle! The team laundry volunteer had tucked it there so it wouldn't get scratched in the tumble dryer. Coach blew a cheerful, shrill blast, ready for victory!

1. Why was the brass whistle so important to Coach Rivera? (RL.CR.2.1) 1 pt

A It was made of real solid 24-karat diamonds.

B It was his lucky whistle for tournament championships.

C It had the secret front gate combination etched on it.

D It was borrowed from Principal Vance's desk.

2. Where did Lucas find the missing whistle? (RL.CR.2.1) 1 pt

A Buried in the woodchips under the playground swing.

B Inside the toe of a clean soccer sock in the bin.

C Floating in the swimming pool deep end.

D Underneath the metal bleachers in the gym.

3. Write direct text evidence: Why did the laundry volunteer put the whistle inside the sock? 2 pts

Reading Detective Academy • Case File 06 • NJSLS-ELA Grade 2 Keep this evidence sheet for the Detective Dash Game!

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CASE DOSSIER SpEd Evidence Log

Case Evidence Recording Sheet

SpEd Level 1

Cases 01–06 • 1 Page

Lead Detective:

Date:

Badge ID:

⭐ Directions: For each case story, record the 3 clues: 1: Who? What?, 2: Action, and 3: Where? When? How? 6 Story Cases

CASE 01

Vanishing Mascot

Short Vowels

1. Who? What?

2. Action

3. Where? When? How?

⭐⭐⭐ CLOSED [ ]

CASE 02

Secret Attic Key

Digraph sh & ch

1. Who? What?

2. Action

3. Where? When? How?

⭐⭐⭐ CLOSED [ ]

CASE 03

Midnight Baker

Voiced th

1. Who? What?

2. Action

3. Where? When? How?

⭐⭐⭐ CLOSED [ ]

CASE 04

Whispering Garden

Unvoiced th

1. Who? What?

2. Action

3. Where? When? How?

⭐⭐⭐ CLOSED [ ]

CASE 05

Clockwork Toy

Long Vowels CVCe

1. Who? What?

2. Action

3. Where? When? How?

⭐⭐⭐ CLOSED [ ]

CASE 06

Golden Whistle

Vowel Teams

1. Who? What?

2. Action

3. Where? When? How?

⭐⭐⭐ CLOSED [ ]

🔐 ACADEMY MASTER CIPHER: UNLOCK DETECTIVE RANK Secret Code

Take initial letter from each case solution to spell the Detective Motto:

"ALWAYS SEEK

Inspector Signature:

⭐ CASE FILE VERIFIED

Reading Detective Academy • Master Case Evidence Log • 6 Cases Complete • NJSLS-ELA Grade 2

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Companion Game Stories 01–06 Special

Detective Dash: Case Locker Sprint

2–4 Players

Reading Detective Academy

🏃 How to Play: Roll a die (1–3), advance your detective. Land on a Case Locker, cite 1 fact from that story to collect a Key Token! First to Vault with 3 Keys wins! Goal: Evidence Vault

🚨 START Academy HQ

LOCKER #01 🧸 Mascot Bear

SHORTCUT 🔦 Jump +2 Spaces!

LOCKER #02 🗝️ Secret Attic

BONUS 🔍 Draw Key Token

▼ Tiptoe past Town Clocktower

TRAP 👣 Lose 1 Turn!

LOCKER #04 🌿 Garden Chimes

RADIO 📻 Roll Again!

LOCKER #03 🧁 Midnight Baker

🏢 Maple School

▼ Sprint through STEM Laboratory

LOCKER #05 🤖 Robot Timer

SPRINT ⚡ Jump to #11!

LOCKER #06 🏆 Golden Whistle

EVIDENCE 📝 Cite 1 Clue

🏆 VAULT MASTER DETECTIVE!

✂️ Printable Standees & Case Key Tokens (Cut to Play) Fold base tabs to stand up

🦉

Maya

🦊

Oliver

🦡

Zoe

🐕

Lucas

🗝️

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Reading Detective Task Cards • Spiral Review

Set 2: Cards 25–28 • Level 1: Supported Tier (Island Mysteries)

Grade 2–3 ELA Page 1 of 6

CARD 25 Main Idea

⭐ Level 1

Reef Cleaning Helpers

Tiny cleaner shrimp live on the warm coral reef. When a big sea turtle swims close, the shrimp gently pick tiny pests off its shell. The turtle stays healthy and clean, while the shrimp get a good meal. Both animals help each other thrive.

What is this passage mostly about?

A How fast sea turtles swim in the ocean

B Cleaner shrimp and turtles helping each other

C The different colors of coral reefs

D Where tiny pests hide under rocks

Clue: Focus on the partnership! Case File #201

CARD 26 Author's Purpose

⭐ Level 1

Spotting Wild Dolphins

To spot dolphins, look where the water is calm near the shore at sunrise. Watch for curved gray dorsal fins slicing through the surface. Keep your eyes still on one patch of water, and listen for the blowhole sound!

Why did the author write this passage?

A To inform readers how to spot dolphins

B To tell a funny story about a talking dolphin

C To persuade you to buy a boat

D To warn readers about dangerous ocean sharks

Clue: Does it teach helpful facts? Case File #202

CARD 27 Multiple Meanings

⭐ Level 1

A Day by the Cove

Kai stood on the dock to wave goodbye to his sister's sailboat. Out in the deep bay, a gentle ocean wave lifted the little boat high into the air.

What does wave mean in the first sentence?

A A moving ridge of water on the sea

B To move one's hand back and forth as a greeting

C A curve in a person's hair

D A sudden burst of hot weather

Clue: Kai is saying goodbye on the dock. Case File #203

CARD 28 Subject-Verb

⭐ Level 1

Hatchlings at Sunset

The tiny sea turtles ________ rapidly across the warm sand toward the foaming waves. Behind them, a friendly park ranger guards their path to keep them safe.

Which verb correctly completes the sentence?

A crawls

B crawl

C is crawling

D was crawl

Clue: "The sea turtles" means more than one! Case File #204

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Reading Detective Task Cards • Spiral Review

Set 2: Cards 29–32 • Word Study, Phonics & Nouns

Grade 2–3 ELA Page 2 of 6

CARD 29 Plural Nouns

⭐ Level 1

Exploring the Shoreline

The explorers visited three secluded ________ along the southern coast of the island. On each one, they discovered shiny seashells and white driftwood.

Which word correctly shows more than one beach?

A beachs

B beaches

C beachies

D beachez

Clue: Words ending in -ch add -es! Case File #205

CARD 30 Vowel Teams

⭐ Level 1

In the Rainforest Canopy

A bright green tree frog rested upon a moist leaf. When a buzzing fly drew near, the frog used its sticky tongue to feed its hungry belly.

Which two words contain the long /e/ vowel team ee?

A leaf and near

B green and feed

C sticky and belly

D rested and near

Clue: Look for double 'e' letters! Case File #206

CARD 31 Parts of Speech

⭐⭐ Level 2

The Macaw's Flight

The colorful parrot spread its scarlet wings and soared over the emerald jungle toward the mountain ridge.

What part of speech is the underlined word colorful?

A Adjective (describes a noun)

B Verb (shows action)

C Noun (names a person or place)

D Preposition (shows position)

Clue: It tells what kind of parrot! Case File #207

CARD 32 Prefixes & Suffixes

⭐⭐ Level 2

Filming the Reef

Dr. Rivera asked the crew to replay the underwater video clip so the team could count how many clownfish swam inside the sea anemone.

What does the prefix re- mean in replay?

A Play before everyone else

B Play again

C Never play

D Stop playing quickly

Clue: Think of reread, rethink, and rewrite. Case File #208

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Reading Detective Task Cards • Spiral Review

Set 2: Cards 33–36 • Level 2: On-Level Core ELA

Grade 2–3 ELA Page 3 of 6

CARD 33 Mixed Grammar

⭐⭐ Level 2

Volcano Trail Adventure

Yesterday at dusk, our hiking guide ________ the safest path around the steaming volcanic crater. We followed his flashlight beam through the mist.

Which past-tense verb correctly completes the sentence?

A choosed

B chose

C chooses

D chosen

Clue: Irregular past of choose. Case File #209

CARD 34 Main Idea

⭐⭐ Level 2

Giants of the Coconut Palms

Coconut crabs are the largest land-living crabs on Earth. With their massive, muscular claws, they can crack open hard coconuts for food. They can even climb tall palm trees up to thirty feet high. Their extraordinary strength makes them remarkable island survivors.

What is the central idea of this paragraph?

A Palm trees grow thirty feet high on islands

B Coconut crabs have amazing size and strength

C Coconuts have hard outer shells

D Crabs walk sideways across the sand

Clue: What big idea ties claws and climbing together? Case File #210

CARD 35 Author's Purpose

⭐⭐ Level 2

Adopt an Island Turtle Nest

Sea turtle nests are in danger from storms and ocean trash! For just five dollars, your class can sponsor a protected nest. You will receive weekly photo updates and a certificate when the hatchlings reach the ocean. Join our rescue team today!

What is the author's primary purpose?

A To persuade readers to sponsor a turtle nest

B To explain how sea turtles breathe underwater

C To tell an entertaining joke about baby turtles

D To describe the science of ocean waves

Clue: The author invites you to take action. Case File #211

CARD 36 Multiple Meanings

⭐⭐ Level 2

Resting on the Shore

Lani sat beneath the shade of a tall coconut palm. She opened the palm of her right hand to show her brother the smooth sea glass she found.

What does palm mean in the second sentence?

A A tropical tree with large fan-shaped leaves

B The inner surface of the hand between wrist and fingers

C To hide something in one's sleeve by magic

D A medal given to an athletic champion

Clue: "Of her right hand" gives the clue! Case File #212

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Reading Detective Task Cards • Spiral Review

Set 2: Cards 37–40 • Grammar, Irregular Plurals & Phonics

Grade 2–3 ELA Page 4 of 6

CARD 37 Subject-Verb

⭐⭐ Level 2

Search in the Coral Caverns

The brave island scuba divers ________ through the turquoise water to inspect the ancient ship rudder. Their bubbles rise gently toward the surface.

Which verb correctly agrees with the plural subject?

A glides

B glide

C gliding

D was glide

Clue: "The scuba divers" is plural. Case File #213

CARD 38 Plural Nouns

⭐⭐ Level 2

Whales in the Sanctuary

In the warm island cove, two humpback whale ________ breached side by side next to their protective mother. They splashed the sparkling water with their flukes.

What is the correct plural form of the noun calf?

A calfs

B calves

C calfes

D calvies

Clue: Change the /f/ to /v/ and add -es! Case File #214

CARD 39 Vowel Teams

⭐⭐⭐ Level 3

Crossing the Open Channel

The boat captain steered through the rough sea to reach the sheltered beach before dark. She gave a friendly greeting to the lighthouse keeper standing on the pier.

Which pair of words contains long /e/ spelled with the vowel team ea?

A reach and beach

B steered and keeper

C pier and greeting

D rough and through

Clue: Check the vowel team letters 'ea'. Case File #215

CARD 40 Parts of Speech

⭐⭐⭐ Level 3

The Manta Ray Glide

A giant manta ray swam gracefully through the sunlit lagoon, flapping its wide pectoral fins like wings in slow motion.

What part of speech is the underlined word gracefully?

A Adverb (tells how an action happened)

B Adjective (describes a noun)

C Verb (shows action)

D Noun (names an animal)

Clue: How did the manta ray swim? Case File #216

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Reading Detective Task Cards • Spiral Review

Set 2: Cards 41–44 • Level 3: Challenge Tier

Grade 2–3 ELA Page 5 of 6

CARD 41 Prefixes & Suffixes

⭐⭐⭐ Level 3

The Cluttered Campsite

A careless camper left food wrappers blowing across the dunes, threatening the nesting shorebirds. Ranger Ken quickly gathered the trash to keep the sanctuary pristine.

What does the suffix -less mean in careless?

A Full of extreme care

B Without care; not showing care

C To care for someone again

D One who provides medical care

Clue: Think of words like helpless and fearless. Case File #217

CARD 42 Mixed Grammar

⭐⭐⭐ Level 3

Beacon of Coral Point

Standing atop the stormy headland, the old stone beacon produces the ________ beam of light of all ten lighthouses in the archipelagic chain.

Which superlative adjective correctly completes the comparison?

A brighter

B brightest

C most brighter

D more bright

Clue: Comparing to all ten lighthouses! Case File #218

CARD 43 Main Idea

⭐⭐⭐ Level 3

Glow of Mosquito Bay

When night falls over the secluded bay, the dark water sparkles with electric blue light. Billions of microscopic organisms called dinoflagellates glow whenever fish or boat paddles disturb the water. This natural bioluminescence transforms the bay into a radiant, glowing wonderland.

Which sentence best states the main idea?

A Fish disturb the water when they swim in bays

B Microscopic sea life causes the bay to glow at night

C Boat paddles stir up blue ocean bubbles

D Nighttime in the bay is completely dark

Clue: What causes the glowing wonderland? Case File #219

CARD 44 Author's Purpose

⭐⭐⭐ Level 3

Ban Single-Use Plastics Now

Every year, thousands of ocean birds mistake plastic bottle caps for fish. Our town council must pass an ordinance banning single-use plastic cups and straws along our beaches. Please sign our petition today to safeguard our precious marine habitat.

What is the author trying to achieve?

A Entertain with a story about a mischievous seabird

B Persuade community members to support a plastic ban

C Explain the chemical process of plastic manufacturing

D Describe how deep diving seabirds catch squid

Clue: "Please sign our petition today..." Case File #220

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Reading Detective Task Cards • Spiral Review

Set 2: Cards 45–48 • Level 3: Master Detective Tier

Grade 2–3 ELA Page 6 of 6

CARD 45 Multiple Meanings

⭐⭐⭐ Level 3

Navigating the Reef

The boat captain checked his waterproof wrist watch to track the tide. Then, he climbed the mast to watch for submerged rocks hidden beneath the waves.

What does the word watch mean in the second sentence?

A A small timepiece worn on the wrist

B To look attentively; observe with care

C A period of duty on a military ship

D A guard dog trained to sound an alarm

Clue: He climbed the mast to look! Case File #221

CARD 46 Subject-Verb

⭐⭐⭐ Level 3

The Marine Biology Team

The head scientist and her marine intern ________ the migratory patterns of tiger sharks in the deep offshore trench. They record every coordinate in their log.

Which verb correctly completes the compound subject?

A tracks

B track

C tracking

D is track

Clue: "The head scientist and her intern" = They. Case File #222

CARD 47 Plural Nouns

⭐⭐⭐ Level 3

On Sand Dollar Beach

The children buried both ________ deep in the cool wet sand. Nearby, an ancient barracuda flashed its razor-sharp ________ as it chased a school of silver sardines.

Which pair shows the correct irregular plurals for foot and tooth?

A foots and tooths

B feet and teeth

C feet and tooths

D foots and teeth

Clue: Irregular plurals change 'oo' to 'ee'! Case File #223

CARD 48 Vowel Teams

⭐⭐⭐ Level 3

Night Flight of the Flying Fish

Under the bright silver moonlight, a school of flying fish leaped high above the dark ocean. Their shimmering wings captured the evening light as they glided gracefully over the waves.

Which two words in the story contain the long /i/ sound spelled with igh?

A bright and high

B silver and fish

C glided and light

D Both A and light (bright, high, light)

Clue: Check bright, high, and light! Case File #224

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Island Log Recording Sheet

Spiral ELA Task Cards • Set 2 Island Case Records • NJSLS Aligned

NJSLS RL/RI.CR.2.1

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Explorer Name:

Date:

Expedition #:

Directions (NJSLS RL/RI.CR.2.1): Fill in the answer bubble. In the clue line, write explicit text evidence that proves your answer! Cards 25–36

25 Main Idea (RI.CI.2.2)

⭐ L1

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

26 Author's Purpose (RI.PP.2.5)

⭐ L1

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

27 Multiple Meanings (L.RF.2.4)

⭐ L1

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

28 Subject-Verb (L.RF.2.3)

⭐ L1

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

29 Plural Nouns (L.RF.2.3)

⭐ L1

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

30 Vowel Teams (L.RF.2.3)

⭐ L1

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

31 Parts of Speech (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐ L2

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

32 Prefixes (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐ L2

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

33 Irregular Past (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐ L2

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

34 Main Idea (RI.CI.2.2)

⭐⭐ L2

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

35 Author's Purpose (RI.PP.2.5)

⭐⭐ L2

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

36 Multiple Meanings (L.RF.2.4)

⭐⭐ L2

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

Turn over for Cards 37–48 and the Island Cipher • Aligned to NJSLS-ELA Reading Detective Academy • Set 2

🏝️

Island Log Recording Sheet • Part 2

Cards 37–48 • Level 2 Core & Level 3 Challenge • NJSLS Evidence Citation

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37 Subject-Verb (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐ L2

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

38 Plural Nouns (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐ L2

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

39 Vowel Teams (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐⭐ L3

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

40 Parts of Speech (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐⭐ L3

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

41 Suffixes (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐⭐ L3

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

42 Superlatives (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐⭐ L3

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

43 Main Idea (RI.CI.2.2)

⭐⭐⭐ L3

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

44 Author's Purpose (RI.PP.2.5)

⭐⭐⭐ L3

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

45 Multiple Meanings (L.RF.2.4)

⭐⭐⭐ L3

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

46 Subject-Verb (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐⭐ L3

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

47 Plural Nouns (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐⭐ L3

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

48 Vowel Teams (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐⭐ L3

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

🗺️ TREASURE CHEST CIPHER CHALLENGE Island Mystery

Write the letter answer from each numbered card below into the matching lock box to reveal the secret island password!

Card 26

Card 30

Card 33

Card 39

Card 41

Card 47

Explorer Self-Reflection (NJSLS Learning Goals):

Skills I Mastered:

Skills to Revisit:

Expedition Readiness: 🧭 Confident ⛵ Getting There 🏝️ Need Guide

Expedition Evaluation

______ / 24

NJSLS Proficiency: ⭐⭐⭐

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Island Cracker Master Answer Key

Spiral ELA Task Cards • Set 2 Island Matrix • Aligned to NJSLS-ELA Grade 2

NJ ELA Standards

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Set 2 Cards Cards 25–48

Level 1 (Supported) Cards 25–30

Level 2 (On-Level) Cards 31–38

Level 3 (Challenge) Cards 39–48

Quick-Reference Answer Table with NJ Standards New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS)

#	Ans	Target Skill & Context	NJ Standard	Tier
25	B	Main Idea (Shrimp & Turtle)	RI.CI.2.2	⭐ L1
26	A	Author's Purpose (Dolphins)	RI.PP.2.5	⭐ L1
27	B	Multiple Meanings (Wave)	L.RF.2.4	⭐ L1
28	B	Subject-Verb (Turtles Crawl)	L.RF.2.3	⭐ L1
29	B	Plural Nouns (Beaches -es)	L.RF.2.3	⭐ L1
30	B	Vowel Teams (ee in feed)	L.RF.2.3	⭐ L1
31	A	Parts of Speech (Colorful: Adj)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐ L2
32	B	Prefixes (re- = again)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐ L2
33	B	Mixed Grammar (Past: Chose)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐ L2
34	B	Main Idea (Coconut Crab)	RI.CI.2.2	⭐⭐ L2
35	A	Author's Purpose (Persuade)	RI.PP.2.5	⭐⭐ L2
36	B	Multiple Meanings (Palm)	L.RF.2.4	⭐⭐ L2

#	Ans	Target Skill & Context	NJ Standard	Tier
37	B	Subject-Verb (Divers Glide)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐ L2
38	B	Plural Nouns (Calves -ves)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐ L2
39	A	Vowel Teams (ea in reach)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐⭐ L3
40	A	Parts of Speech (Gracefully: Adv)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐⭐ L3
41	B	Suffixes (-less = without)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐⭐ L3
42	B	Mixed Grammar (Brightest)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐⭐ L3
43	B	Main Idea (Bioluminescent Bay)	RI.CI.2.2	⭐⭐⭐ L3
44	B	Author's Purpose (Persuade)	RI.PP.2.5	⭐⭐⭐ L3
45	B	Multiple Meanings (Watch)	L.RF.2.4	⭐⭐⭐ L3
46	B	Subject-Verb (Compound: Track)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐⭐ L3
47	B	Plural Nouns (Feet & Teeth)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐⭐ L3
48	D	Vowel Teams (igh in bright)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐⭐ L3

🗺️ Treasure Chest Cipher Solution:

Cards 26, 30, 33, 39, 41, 47 letters unlock the island treasure: A • B • B • A • B • B

Verified Cipher

New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS-ELA) Correlation Grade 2 Coverage

RL.CR.2.1 / RI.CR.2.1 (Explicit Text Evidence): All cards 25–48 prompt students to cite textual proof words in the Island Log recording dossier.

RI.CI.2.2 / RL.CI.2.2 (Main Topic & Central Idea): Cards 25, 34, 43 target determining main ideas across island marine life passages.

RI.PP.2.5 (Author's Purpose): Cards 26, 35, 44 identify why authors write (inform on dolphin spotting, persuade reef protection).

L.RF.2.3 (Phonics & Word Analysis): Cards 29, 30, 32, 33, 38, 39, 41, 42, 47, 48 address vowel teams (ee, ea, igh), affixes, and irregular plurals.

L.RF.2.4 (Context for Recognition & Fluency): Cards 27, 36, 45 utilize contextual clues to interpret multiple meanings of words in marine contexts.

RL.IT.2.3 / RI.IT.2.3 (Scientific Connections): Passages connect marine animal adaptations, bioluminescence, and human environmental impacts.

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Set 2 Diagnostic Rationales & NJSLS Accommodations

Teacher Diagnostic Guide & MTSS Targeted Standards Differentiation

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🎯 Diagnostic Analysis: High-Frequency Distractor Traps & Standard Alignments

Card 28 (L.RF.2.3 - Subject-Verb Agreement): Students may confuse singular vs. plural verbs by thinking an 's' on verbs denotes plural (overgeneralizing plural noun rules). Reinforce under L.RF.2.3: singular nouns take verbs with 's' (turtle crawls), plural nouns take base verbs (turtles crawl).

Card 33 (L.RF.2.3 - Irregular Past Tense 'Chose'): Students often produce the overregularized form choosed. Practice auditory pattern testing: "Yesterday I chose my path" to build familiarity with grade-level irregular forms (NJSLS L.RF.2.3).

Card 38 (L.RF.2.3 - Irregular Plural 'Calves'): In words ending in /f/ like calf or half, the 'f' transforms into 'v' before adding -es. Have students keep an "F to V" anchor reference card in their detective folders.

Card 44 (RI.PP.2.5 & RI.AA.2.7 - Author's Purpose & Reasons): Students must identify the author's underlying purpose to protect coral reefs by recognizing supporting reasons (trash harms coral polyps). Anchor to RI.PP.2.5 and RI.AA.2.7.

Card 46 (L.RF.2.3 - Compound Subject Agreement): The phrase "and her marine intern" creates a compound plural subject equivalent to "They." Students who focus solely on the nearest singular noun (intern) mistakenly pick tracks.

Card 48 (L.RF.2.3 - Vowel Teams /igh/): Students may identify bright and stop immediately. Emphasize that the question asks for all instances, requiring Option D ("Both A and light") under phonics standard L.RF.2.3.

🤝 Special Education & English Learner Accommodations (NJSLS MTSS)

Visual Chunking & Decoding Support (L.RF.2.3)

Window Masking: Use an index card with a cutout window so students read only 2 lines of text at a time.
Phonics Highlighting: Encourage struggling decoders to highlight the vowel teams (ee, ea, igh, oa) in contrasting colors before reading.
Read-Aloud Pairs (L.RF.2.4): Partner a developing reader with an on-level peer; partners alternate sentences for oral fluency.

Grammar Scaffolds & Graphic Organizers (RL/RI.CR.2.1)

Subject-Verb Scale: Provide a visual balance scale showing that if the noun has no 's', the verb gets the 's' balance!
Root Word Strips: Write base words on cardstock and slide prefixes/suffixes on separate color-coded rings.
Evidence Sentence Frame: "The author's purpose is to ______ because the passage explicitly states ______."

NJSLS Station Implementation for Set 2

1. Jungle Safari Station: Use the companion board game for 15-minute station rotations. Students roll, land on skill spaces, answer cards, and record evidence.

2. Targeted Skill Pod (L.RF.2.4): Gather students needing practice on Multiple Meaning Words (Cards 27, 36, 45) to compare definitions in context.

3. Early-Finisher Challenge (RI.PP.2.5): Students who finish Cards 25–48 write their own 4-choice island mystery card with an explicit text clue for classmates!

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Island Safari: Wildlife Quest

Reading Task Card Companion Game • 2–4 Players • Grades 2–3

Set 2 Board

Page 1 of 2

🎲 Roll & Move: Land on an island space, draw the card, and answer. Correct = stay & claim badge! Wrong = step back 1 tile. Goal: Reach Lost Temple!

⛵ START Coral Dock

25 🦐 Main Idea

26 🐬 Author's

VINE SWING 🌿 Jump to #30!

28 🐢 Subject-Verb

29 🏖️ Plurals

30 🐸 ee Team

▼ Paddle across Lagoon Rapids

36 🌴 Multiple M.

35 🥚 Author's

34 🦀 Main Idea

QUICKSAND ⚠️ Spell Plural!

32 📹 re- Prefix

31 🦜 Adjectives

GEM CAVE 💎 Bonus Roll

▼ Climb through Volcano Pass

37 🤿 Subject-Verb

38 🐋 Calves -ves

39 ⛵ ea Team

40 🪸 Adverbs

41 🏕️ -less Suffix

42 🏮 Grammar

LIGHTHOUSE 💡 +1 Safari Star

▼ Cross Hanging Rope Bridge

🏛️ LOST TEMPLE CASE CRACKED!

48 🐟 igh Team

47 🐚 Feet & Teeth

46 🦈 Subject-Verb

45 🧭 Multiple M.

44 🪺 Author's

43 ✨ Main Idea

📋

Island Safari Toolkit & Game Rules

Official Safari Rules, Cutout Standees & Wildlife Badge Tokens

Page 2 of 2

🎲 How to Play (2–4 Players)

Place all player tokens on the START: Coral Dock.
Shuffle Set 2 Task Cards (Cards 25–48) and place them face down in the deck.
On your turn, roll a standard die (or spin 1–3) and move forward.
Draw the card matching the tile number or skill. Read the story aloud!
State your answer and cite your clue evidence. The player to your left verifies using the Island Cracker Answer Key.
Correct: Stay on the space and claim a Wildlife Badge. Incorrect: Retreat 1 tile.

🌴 Special Tiles & Winning Conditions

🌿 Vine Swing: Swing forward immediately to space #30!
💎 Gem Cave: Take an immediate bonus roll if you correctly name a vowel team.
⚠️ Quicksand Trap: Spell a plural noun before drawing, or lose your turn!
💡 Lighthouse Bonus: Write your evidence line in the Island Log for a double badge!
🏆 Winning: The first explorer to enter the Lost Temple with at least 3 Wildlife Badges wins the quest!

✂️ Printable Safari Standee Pawns (Cut & Fold Base) Fold on solid line, tape bottom tab

🤿 Diver Sam Player 1

FOLD BASE

🦜 Ranger Mateo Player 2

FOLD BASE

🧭 Explorer Maya Player 3

FOLD BASE

⛵ Captain Coral Player 4

FOLD BASE

🎖️ Wildlife Badges to Cut & Collect (12 Tokens)

🦐 Main Idea

🐬 Author Purpose

🌴 Vocabulary

🐢 Agreement

🏖️ Plurals

🐸 Vowel Team

🦀 Main Idea

🪺 Author Purpose

🧭 Vocabulary

🦜 Parts of Speech

📹 Affixes

🏮 Grammar Ace

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CASE FILE #07 Informational Mystery

Mystery of Luminescent Cove

NJSLS RI.CR.2.1

Island Secrets Detectives

Detective Name:

Date:

Score:

📜 Island Ranger Observation Log Examine the glowing ocean waters!

[¶1] On a moonless Tuesday night on Emerald Key Island, local fishermen reported an eerie neon blue glow rippling across the surface of Pelican Bay. Rumors quickly spread that a sunken treasure chest filled with glowing pirate gems was reflecting through the tide pools.

[¶2] Junior Marine Detective Kai rowed a wooden skiff into the dark cove with a glass sample jar. Whenever his wooden paddle dipped into the black water, brilliant turquoise sparks burst to life like underwater fireworks. Kai collected a water specimen and brought it under his microscope.

[¶3] Kai discovered the truth was living biology, not pirate treasure! The water was teeming with millions of microscopic plankton called dinoflagellates. When waves or paddles agitate these harmless tiny creatures, a chemical reaction produces dazzling bioluminescent blue light to scare away predators.

1. What truly caused the water to glow in Pelican Bay? (RI.CI.2.2) 1 pt

A A chest of glowing pirate gems on the seafloor.

B Microscopic plankton making bioluminescent light.

C An underwater lighthouse beacon battery leak.

D Electric eels swimming in a circular school.

2. In paragraph 3, what does "agitate" mean? (L.RF.2.4) 1 pt

A To stir up, disturb, or shake.

B To freeze solid like an ice cube.

C To put quietly to sleep.

D To paint a wooden fence bright white.

3. Write direct text evidence: Why do the plankton flash blue light? (Cite paragraph #) 2 pts

Island Secrets Detectives • Case File 07 • NJSLS-ELA Grade 2 Keep this evidence sheet for the Island Expedition Game!

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CASE FILE #08 Fiction Comprehension

The Secret Pirate Compass

NJSLS RL.CR.2.1

Island Secrets Detectives

Detective Name:

Date:

Score:

📜 Beachcomber Field Record Follow the compass needle!

[¶1] While beachcombing along Shipwreck Beach after high tide, young detective Mateo spotted something glinting beneath a tangle of salt-crusted driftwood. He brushed away the white sand to reveal an antique brass navigator's compass engraved with a sailing ship crest.

[¶2] Strangely, the black iron needle didn't point toward magnetic north! Instead, the needle quivered and locked firmly toward the rocky volcanic ridge inland. Mateo and his sister Lucia decided to follow the compass heading through the palm grove.

[¶3] After hiking past coconut palms and fern gullies, the needle spun wildly in circles outside a hidden limestone cavern. Inside the cavern walls, rich black lodestone rocks surrounded a crystal-clear natural freshwater pool. Centuries ago, sailors had used this magnetic compass trick to locate safe drinking water!

1. What was unusual about the antique brass compass? (RL.CR.2.1) 1 pt

A It was completely frozen in solid block ice.

B The needle pointed toward the volcanic ridge, not north.

C It glowed bright neon pink under sunlight.

D It had no directional letters or glass casing.

2. What secret did the compass reveal inside the cavern? (RL.CI.2.2) 1 pt

A An ancient pirate captain's golden crown.

B A natural freshwater pool surrounded by lodestone rocks.

C A sleeping black bear protecting its den.

D A buried wooden crate of brass telescopes.

3. Write direct text evidence: Why did sailors use this magnetic compass trick long ago? 2 pts

Island Secrets Detectives • Case File 08 • NJSLS-ELA Grade 2 Keep this evidence sheet for the Island Expedition Game!

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CASE FILE #09 Fiction Comprehension

The Parrot's Secret Riddle

NJSLS RL.CR.2.1

Island Secrets Detectives

Detective Name:

Date:

Score:

📜 Jungle Canopy Audio Log Listen to the jungle chatter!

[¶1] Marine biologist Dr. Santos was frantic. Her waterproof research computer tablet, filled with a month of endangered dolphin recordings, had slipped out of her backpack during an expedition into the mangrove swamps of Parrot Cay.

[¶2] Island detective Nia listened closely to the jungle sounds. High up in a wild banyan tree perched Captain Pip, a brilliant scarlet and gold macaw. Pip squawked loudly: "Look low! Blue hammock under the mossy roots! Squawk!"

[¶3] Nia knew Captain Pip loved mimicking human words. She hiked beneath the banyan tree and peered down into the tangled mangrove roots. Resting safely inside Dr. Santos's discarded blue canvas pouch was the dry, undamaged research tablet! Dr. Santos rewarded Captain Pip with a bowl of sweet tropical papayas.

1. What important item was lost in the swamp? (RL.CR.2.1) 1 pt

A A pair of lost metal diver goggles.

B A waterproof research tablet with dolphin files.

C A bag of gold coins from a shipwreck.

D A speedboat motor propeller blade.

2. How did Captain Pip help solve the mystery? (RL.CI.2.2) 1 pt

A He flew out over the ocean to call dolphins.

B He repeated words describing the tablet's location.

C He carried the heavy tablet in his beak.

D He scratched a map into the sand with his claws.

3. Write direct text evidence: What exact words did Captain Pip squawk from the tree? 2 pts

Island Secrets Detectives • Case File 09 • NJSLS-ELA Grade 2 Keep this evidence sheet for the Island Expedition Game!

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CASE FILE #10 Wildlife Mystery

The Hidden Lagoon Turtle Nest

NJSLS RI.CR.2.1

Island Secrets Detectives

Detective Name:

Date:

Score:

📜 Beach Patrol Investigation Notes Follow the tractor tracks in the sand!

[¶1] Early at sunrise, beach patrol volunteers noticed wide, mysterious tracks sweeping across the white sands of Sunset Cove. The parallel grooves looked just like miniature tractor tires, carving a path from the breaking waves up to the tall sea oat dunes.

[¶2] Detective Leo knelt beside the patterns with his measuring tape. "These are not machine tire tracks," Leo observed. "Notice the smooth belly drag in the center and alternating claw marks. A mother green sea turtle hauled herself ashore under the moonlight!"

[¶3] At the crest of the dune, Leo discovered a bowl-shaped mound of freshly patted warm sand. The mother turtle had safely laid over one hundred round ping-pong-ball-sized eggs. Leo gently erected a protective wire cage and posted a fluorescent conservation sign: "Sea Turtle Nursery — Do Not Disturb."

1. What made the mysterious tracks on the beach? (RI.CR.2.1) 1 pt

A A beach maintenance tractor cleaning seaweed.

B A mother green sea turtle laying her eggs.

C A motorized sand dune buggy racing at dawn.

D A herd of wild goats wandering down the ridge.

2. How did Leo know the tracks were made by a living creature? (RI.CI.2.2) 1 pt

A He smelled gasoline fumes on the sand dunes.

B He spotted a smooth belly drag and claw marks.

C He found a plastic license plate half-buried.

D He heard a loud engine roaring in the distance.

3. Write direct text evidence: How many eggs did the mother turtle lay? 2 pts

Island Secrets Detectives • Case File 10 • NJSLS-ELA Grade 2 Keep this evidence sheet for the Island Expedition Game!

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CASE FILE #11 Historical Mystery

The Sunken Iron Anchor

NJSLS RI.CR.2.1

Island Secrets Detectives

Detective Name:

Date:

Score:

📜 Coral Reef Archaeological Survey Dive beneath the clear reef waters!

[¶1] While snorkeling above the shallow outer reef of Coral Cay, twin explorers Maya and Carlos spotted an enormous cross-shaped silhouette resting six feet below the surface. Coral polyps and bright purple sea fans had completely encrusted the heavy iron structure.

[¶2] With assistance from harbor diver Captain Jim, the team wiped away the sand crust on the anchor's central shank. Embedded in the metal was an intact brass builder's emblem stamped: "H.M.S. Sea Venture — Halifax Shipyard, 1842."

[¶3] Captain Jim checked historical maritime records at the island lighthouse museum. In October 1842, a sudden tropical storm forced the Sea Venture to drop and cut its emergency anchor to escape the shallow reef safely. Over nearly two centuries, the abandoned anchor transformed into a thriving coral nursery for tropical clownfish and starfish!

1. What ship did the sunken anchor belong to? (RI.CR.2.1) 1 pt

A The Flying Dutchman ghost vessel.

B The H.M.S. Sea Venture from 1842.

C The Santa Maria exploration caravel.

D A modern metal fishing trawler.

2. How has the anchor helped sea life over time? (RI.CI.2.2) 1 pt

A It created an artificial reef nursery for fish.

B It heated up the water like a giant hot tub.

C It scared all the sharks away from the bay.

D It filtered the salt water into fresh rainwater.

3. Write direct text evidence: Why did the ship cut and leave its anchor behind in 1842? 2 pts

Island Secrets Detectives • Case File 11 • NJSLS-ELA Grade 2 Keep this evidence sheet for the Island Expedition Game!

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CASE FILE #12 Fiction Comprehension

The Coconut Shell Cipher

NJSLS RL.CR.2.1

Island Secrets Detectives

Detective Name:

Date:

Score:

📜 Beach Patrol Artifact Report Decipher the carved island symbols!

[¶1] While searching for sea glass along Palm Shore, student detective Elena found a polished brown coconut half bobbing in the foaming tide. When she shook out the wet sand, she gasped. Intricately carved across the hard shell was a spiral grid of seven small star-shaped dots and wavy ocean lines.

[¶2] Elena carried the carved artifact to the island cultural center. Elder Tama examined the ancient carvings with admiration. "This is not a message from pirates," Tama smiled gently. "This is a traditional Polynesian star navigation map called an ahi-kura."

[¶3] By aligning the coconut's carved notch with the North Star at sunset, ancient voyagers could navigate double-hulled sailing canoes across open seas without metal instruments. Elena preserved the treasured coconut in the community heritage museum, where visitors still marvel at its clever design.

1. What was carved into the coconut shell? (RL.CR.2.1) 1 pt

A A grocery shopping list for fresh tropical fruit.

B A traditional Polynesian star navigation map.

C A warning message about poisonous sea urchins.

D A pirate curse protecting buried chests.

2. How did voyagers use the shell to navigate? (RL.CI.2.2) 1 pt

A By aligning its carved notch with the North Star.

B By filling it with seawater to make it float.

C By tapping it like a wooden jungle drum.

D By rolling it along the sand dune floor.

3. Write direct text evidence: Where did Elena place the carved coconut at the end? 2 pts

Island Secrets Detectives • Case File 12 • NJSLS-ELA Grade 2 Keep this evidence sheet for the Island Expedition Game!

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ISLAND DOSSIER Set 2 Story Portfolio

Island Evidence Recording Sheet

NJSLS RL.CR.2.1 / RI.CR.2.1

Master Evidence • Stories 7–12

Island Detective:

Expedition Date:

Station ID:

Directions: Document your factual text evidence for each island case to earn your Senior Marine Detective rank! 6 Island Cases

CASE 07

Luminescent Cove

Glowing Plankton

Explicit Text Evidence / Direct Quote:

STATUS ⭐⭐⭐ CLOSED [ ]

CASE 08

Pirate Compass

Lodestone Cave

Explicit Text Evidence / Direct Quote:

STATUS ⭐⭐⭐ CLOSED [ ]

CASE 09

Parrot Riddle

Macaw Clues

Explicit Text Evidence / Direct Quote:

STATUS ⭐⭐⭐ CLOSED [ ]

CASE 10

Turtle Nest

Sunset Dunes

Explicit Text Evidence / Direct Quote:

STATUS ⭐⭐⭐ CLOSED [ ]

CASE 11

Sunken Anchor

1842 Shipwreck

Explicit Text Evidence / Direct Quote:

STATUS ⭐⭐⭐ CLOSED [ ]

CASE 12

Coconut Cipher

Star Map

Explicit Text Evidence / Direct Quote:

STATUS ⭐⭐⭐ CLOSED [ ]

🧭 ISLAND CORAL CIPHER: UNLOCK NAVIGATOR RANK Island Creed

Combine clues from each mystery to solve the Island Explorer Motto:

"PROTECT OUR

Head Ranger Signature:

⭐ ISLAND DOSSIER VERIFIED

Reading Detective Academy • Island Secrets Dossier • 6 Cases Complete • NJSLS-ELA Grade 2

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Companion Game Stories 07–12 Special

Island Expedition: Reef & Key Sprint

2–4 Players

Island Secrets Detectives

🏝️ How to Play: Roll a die (1–3), navigate the island reef. Land on an Island Bay, cite 1 fact from that story to collect a Golden Shell! First to reach Lookout Peak with 3 Shells wins! Goal: Lookout Peak

⚓ START Harbor Dock

BAY #07 🌊 Glowing Plankton

WINDS 💨 Sail +2 Tiles!

BAY #08 🧭 Lodestone Cave

BONUS 🐚 Take 1 Shell

▼ Paddle through Mangrove Channel

REEF TRAP 🪸 Lose 1 Turn!

BAY #10 🐢 Turtle Dunes

SPYGLASS 🔭 Roll Again!

BAY #09 🦜 Macaw Tree

🏝️ Palm Cay

▼ Climb Ancient Coconut Ridge

BAY #11 ⚓ Sunken Anchor

CURRENT 🐬 Glide to #11!

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Reading Detective Task Cards • Spiral Review

Set 3: Cards 49–52 • Level 1: Supported Tier (Mountain Mysteries)

Grade 2–3 ELA Page 1 of 6

CARD 49 Main Idea

⭐ Level 1

Mountain Goat Climbers

Mountain goats are built to climb steep cliffs. Their hooves have rubbery, non-slip pads that grip sharp rocks. Strong leg muscles help them leap across wide crevices without slipping. These unique bodies keep mountain goats safe high above the clouds.

What is this passage mostly about?

A Why clouds form around mountain peaks

B How mountain goats are built for climbing steep cliffs

C The different types of moss on rocks

D How fast mountain goats run on flat fields

Clue: Focus on the goat's climbing features! Case File #301

CARD 50 Author's Purpose

⭐ Level 1

Packing for the High Trail

Before hiking into the mountains, pack a sturdy water bottle and a warm fleece jacket. Always include a trail map, a whistle, and healthy snacks like trail mix. These essentials keep you warm, hydrated, and safe on every hike.

Why did the author write this text?

A To inform readers about what to pack for a hike

B To tell a funny story about losing a whistle

C To persuade readers to buy expensive boots

D To explain how rain turns into snow

Clue: Does the author share helpful facts? Case File #302

CARD 51 Multiple Meanings

⭐ Level 1

Climbing Eagle Rock

The mountaineers planned to scale the rocky ridge at daybreak. Later that night, the camp chef placed a shiny silver trout on the kitchen scale to weigh it.

What does scale mean in the first sentence?

A A tool used to measure weight

B To climb up to the top of something steep

C One of the thin plates covering a fish

D A series of musical notes

Clue: The climbers are heading up the ridge! Case File #303

CARD 52 Subject-Verb

⭐ Level 1

Alpine Whistle Call

High on the rocky slope, the watchful marmots ________ loudly whenever a golden eagle circles overhead. The sharp sound warns the entire colony to scurry under boulders.

Which verb correctly completes the sentence?

A whistles

B whistle

C is whistling

D was whistle

Clue: "The watchful marmots" is plural. Case File #304

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Reading Detective Task Cards • Spiral Review

Set 3: Cards 53–56 • Phonics, Nouns & Word Study

Grade 2–3 ELA Page 2 of 6

CARD 53 Plural Nouns

⭐ Level 1

Winter Firewood

Heavy snow bowed the pine ________ until they almost touched the cabin roof. Ranger Dan carefully shook the powdery snow off each one.

Which word correctly shows more than one branch?

A branchs

B branches

C branchies

D branchis

Clue: When words end in -ch, add -es! Case File #305

CARD 54 Vowel Teams

⭐ Level 1

Rowing to Summit Lake

Emily buttoned her warm woolen coat and pushed the small wooden boat into the misty alpine lake. She loved watching the morning sun reflect across the water.

Which two words contain the long /o/ vowel team oa?

A woolen and wooden

B coat and boat

C misty and lake

D water and loved

Clue: Check the vowel team letters 'oa'! Case File #306

CARD 55 Parts of Speech

⭐⭐ Level 2

Morning in the Pines

The frozen brook crackled under the weight of the elk herd as they crossed the valley to find winter grazing.

What part of speech is the underlined word frozen?

A Adjective (describes what kind of brook)

B Verb (the action being performed)

C Noun (names a place)

D Adverb (tells when something happened)

Clue: It tells what kind of brook! Case File #307

CARD 56 Prefixes & Suffixes

⭐⭐ Level 2

The Elusive Snow Leopard

The spotters watched the rare cat pause upon the cliff before it seemed to disappear behind the swirling white blizzard.

What does the prefix dis- mean in disappear?

A To appear again

B Opposite of; cease to be visible

C To appear before others

D Full of appearance

Clue: Think of disagree and dishonest. Case File #308

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Reading Detective Task Cards • Spiral Review

Set 3: Cards 57–60 • Level 2: On-Level Core ELA

Grade 2–3 ELA Page 3 of 6

CARD 57 Mixed Grammar

⭐⭐ Level 2

The Trail Shelter

Last autumn, the park rangers ________ a sturdy stone shelter at Timberline Ridge to protect hikers from sudden snowstorms.

Which past-tense verb correctly completes the sentence?

A builded

B built

C builds

D building

Clue: Irregular past tense of build. Case File #309

CARD 58 Main Idea

⭐⭐ Level 2

Haymakers of the Rockpile

Pikas are tiny mammals that do not hibernate during harsh alpine winters. Instead, they clip wildflowers and grasses all summer and dry them on flat rocks like miniature haystacks. They store this dried food deep inside rock crevices to survive beneath the deep snow.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

A Wildflowers grow in alpine meadows during July

B Pikas harvest and store dried plants to survive winter

C Deep snow blankets high mountain rocks

D Many mountain animals sleep all winter

Clue: How do pikas prepare for winter? Case File #310

CARD 59 Author's Purpose

⭐⭐ Level 2

Volunteer on Trail Day

Heavy spring rains washed out parts of the Cascade Ridge Trail! We urgently need student volunteers and parents this Saturday morning to clear fallen logs and build water bars. Sign up at the recreation center and receive a free trail crew cap!

What is the author's primary goal?

A To persuade volunteers to help repair the trail

B To teach readers how to measure tree rings

C To describe the history of Cascade Mountain

D To entertain with a ghost legend about loggers

Clue: "We urgently need student volunteers..." Case File #311

CARD 60 Multiple Meanings

⭐⭐ Level 2

Around the Campfire

Ranger Pete peeled a strip of papery white bark from a fallen birch log to start the campfire. Just then, our rescue dog gave a sudden bark to alert us to a deer.

What does bark mean in the second sentence?

A The tough protective outer layer of a tree

B The loud explosive sound made by a canine

C To scrape skin off one's shin

D A three-masted wooden sailing vessel

Clue: "Our rescue dog gave a sudden..." Case File #312

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Reading Detective Task Cards • Spiral Review

Set 3: Cards 61–64 • Grammar, Irregular Plurals & Adverbs

Grade 2–3 ELA Page 4 of 6

CARD 61 Subject-Verb

⭐⭐ Level 2

Morning Patrol at Sunrise

The dedicated park rangers ________ along the icy mountain switchbacks each morning to ensure the trails are clear of rockslides.

Which verb correctly completes the sentence?

A hikes

B hike

C hiking

D is hike

Clue: "The park rangers" is a plural noun. Case File #313

CARD 62 Plural Nouns

⭐⭐ Level 2

Sharing the Trail Snack

At the summit rest stop, Marcus sliced an apple into two equal ________ so he could share lunch with his climbing partner.

What is the correct plural form of the noun half?

A halfs

B halves

C halfes

D halvies

Clue: Change -f to -v and add -es! Case File #314

CARD 63 Vowel Teams

⭐⭐⭐ Level 3

The Alpine Cog Train

The historic passenger train chugged up the steep rocky trail on a clear autumn day. Passengers cheered when they spotted mountain peaks piercing the clouds.

Which words contain long /a/ spelled with vowel teams ai and ay?

A train, trail, and day

B steep and peaks

C clear and cheered

D clouds and autumn

Clue: Check for both 'ai' and 'ay' vowel teams. Case File #315

CARD 64 Parts of Speech

⭐⭐⭐ Level 3

Climbing the Glacier

Tied together with braided safety ropes, the mountaineers stepped cautiously across the blue glacial ice to avoid hidden crevasses.

What part of speech is the underlined word cautiously?

A Adverb (tells how the climbers stepped)

B Adjective (describes a noun)

C Verb (shows action)

D Noun (names an object)

Clue: How did they step? Notice the -ly ending! Case File #316

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Reading Detective Task Cards • Spiral Review

Set 3: Cards 65–68 • Level 3: Challenge Tier

Grade 2–3 ELA Page 5 of 6

CARD 65 Prefixes & Suffixes

⭐⭐⭐ Level 3

Climbing Grand Pinnacle

The young mountaineer remained completely fearless even when gusty alpine winds whipped across the granite ledge. She kept her eyes focused upward on the summit flag.

What does the suffix -less mean in fearless?

A Overcome with terror

B Without fear; brave

C One who fears heights

D To fear again later

Clue: -less means lacking or without! Case File #317

CARD 66 Mixed Grammar

⭐⭐⭐ Level 3

Choosing the Summit Route

Of the four climbing routes leading up Mount Rainier, the North Face has the ________ incline and demands the most advanced ice-axe training.

Which superlative adjective correctly completes the comparison?

A steeper

B steepest

C most steepest

D more steep

Clue: Comparing among ALL four routes! Case File #318

CARD 67 Main Idea

⭐⭐⭐ Level 3

Avalanche Rescue Canines

Trained avalanche rescue dogs possess an extraordinary sense of smell that can detect human scent buried under fifteen feet of packed snow. Working alongside ski patrollers, these brave dogs can search an entire avalanche field in minutes, saving lives when every second counts.

Which sentence best states the central idea?

A Ski patrollers wear helmets and ride snowmobiles

B Rescue dogs use their powerful sense of smell to save lives in snow

C Avalanche snow packs fifteen feet deep

D Dogs enjoy playing games in cold mountain snow

Clue: What makes these dogs so essential? Case File #319

CARD 68 Author's Purpose

⭐⭐⭐ Level 3

Stay on the Designated Trail

Alpine tundra wildflowers take decades to grow in the thin, fragile soil above timberline. Stepping off the marked path crushes these rare plants and causes severe soil erosion. Please keep your boots firmly on the gravel trail to protect our alpine wonders!

What is the author trying to accomplish?

A Entertain with a myth about glowing mountain flowers

B Persuade hikers to stay on trails to protect fragile plants

C Teach gardeners how to plant wildflower seeds at home

D Describe how timberline trees survive winter ice

Clue: "Please keep your boots firmly on the gravel..." Case File #320

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Reading Detective Task Cards • Spiral Review

Set 3: Cards 69–72 • Level 3: Alpine Master Tier

Grade 2–3 ELA Page 6 of 6

CARD 69 Multiple Meanings

⭐⭐⭐ Level 3

Looking from High Ridge

The ranger raised his arm to point toward the jagged mountain point where the bighorn sheep stood silhouetted against the pink sunset.

What does point mean in the second usage?

A To direct a finger or object toward an item

B A sharp, tapered end of a physical structure or rock

C A unit of scoring in a basketball game

D The main idea of an argument

Clue: "The jagged mountain point..." Case File #321

CARD 70 Subject-Verb

⭐⭐⭐ Level 3

Alpine Flora Research

The lead botanist and her field assistant ________ the tiny moss campion flowers growing inside the stone fissure. They measure the blossom diameter with calipers.

Which verb correctly completes the compound subject?

A examines

B examine

C examining

D was examine

Clue: "The botanist and her assistant" = They. Case File #322

CARD 71 Plural Nouns

⭐⭐⭐ Level 3

Mountain Homestead

In the pioneer days, two sturdy ________ pulled the heavy supply wagon across the pass while three smiling ________ gathered wild blueberries beside the trail.

Which pair shows the correct irregular plurals for ox and child?

A oxes and childs

B oxen and children

C oxen and childs

D oxes and children

Clue: Irregular plurals take -en and -ren endings! Case File #323

CARD 72 Vowel Teams

⭐⭐⭐ Level 3

The Eagle's Roost

A scout looked up as a heavy dark cloud rolled across the mountain crown. The wind began to howl loudly through the pine canyon below.

Which words contain the diphthong /ow/ sound spelled with ou or ow?

A scout, cloud, crown, howl, and loudly

B looked and through

C heavy and rolled

D canyon and below

Clue: Say the /ow/ sound like in 'cow' or 'out'! Case File #324

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Mountain Log Recording Sheet

Spiral ELA Task Cards • Set 3 Alpine Trail Records • NJSLS Aligned

NJSLS RL/RI.CR.2.1

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Mountaineer Name:

Date:

Trail Badge #:

Directions (NJSLS RL/RI.CR.2.1): Fill in the answer bubble. In the clue line, write explicit text evidence that proves your answer! Cards 49–60

49 Main Idea (RI.CI.2.2)

⭐ L1

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

50 Author's Purpose (RI.PP.2.5)

⭐ L1

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

51 Multiple Meanings (L.RF.2.4)

⭐ L1

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

52 Subject-Verb (L.RF.2.3)

⭐ L1

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

53 Plural Nouns (L.RF.2.3)

⭐ L1

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

54 Vowel Teams (L.RF.2.3)

⭐ L1

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

55 Parts of Speech (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐ L2

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

56 Prefixes (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐ L2

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

57 Irregular Past (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐ L2

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

58 Main Idea (RI.CI.2.2)

⭐⭐ L2

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

59 Author's Purpose (RI.PP.2.5)

⭐⭐ L2

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

60 Multiple Meanings (L.RF.2.4)

⭐⭐ L2

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

Turn over for Cards 61–72 and the Summit Cipher • Aligned to NJSLS-ELA Reading Detective Academy • Set 3

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Mountain Log Recording Sheet • Part 2

Cards 61–72 • Level 2 Core & Level 3 Challenge • NJSLS Evidence Citation

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61 Subject-Verb (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐ L2

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

62 Plural Nouns (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐ L2

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

63 Vowel Teams (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐⭐ L3

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

64 Parts of Speech (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐⭐ L3

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

65 Suffixes (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐⭐ L3

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

66 Superlatives (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐⭐ L3

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

67 Main Idea (RI.CI.2.2)

⭐⭐⭐ L3

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

68 Author's Purpose (RI.PP.2.5)

⭐⭐⭐ L3

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

69 Multiple Meanings (L.RF.2.4)

⭐⭐⭐ L3

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

70 Subject-Verb (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐⭐ L3

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

71 Plural Nouns (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐⭐ L3

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

72 Vowel Teams (L.RF.2.3)

⭐⭐⭐ L3

Choice:

A B C D

Text Clue:

🏔️ SUMMIT CIPHER CHALLENGE Alpine Mystery

Write the letter answer from each numbered card below into the matching lock box to reveal the secret summit passcode!

Card 50

Card 54

Card 57

Card 63

Card 65

Card 71

Mountaineer Self-Reflection (NJSLS Learning Goals):

Skills I Mastered:

Skills to Revisit:

Climbing Confidence: 🏔️ Confident 🧗 Getting There ⛺ Need Review

Expedition Evaluation

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Mountain Cracker Master Answer Key

Spiral ELA Task Cards • Set 3 Alpine Matrix • Aligned to NJSLS-ELA Grade 2

NJ ELA Standards

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Set 3 Cards Cards 49–72

Level 1 (Supported) Cards 49–54

Level 2 (On-Level) Cards 55–62

Level 3 (Challenge) Cards 63–72

Quick-Reference Answer Table with NJ Standards New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS)

#	Ans	Target Skill & Context	NJ Standard	Tier
49	B	Main Idea (Mountain Goat)	RI.CI.2.2	⭐ L1
50	A	Author's Purpose (Pack Hike)	RI.PP.2.5	⭐ L1
51	B	Multiple Meanings (Scale)	L.RF.2.4	⭐ L1
52	B	Subject-Verb (Marmots Whistle)	L.RF.2.3	⭐ L1
53	B	Plural Nouns (Branches -es)	L.RF.2.3	⭐ L1
54	B	Vowel Teams (oa in coat/boat)	L.RF.2.3	⭐ L1
55	A	Parts of Speech (Frozen: Adj)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐ L2
56	B	Prefixes (dis- = opposite)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐ L2
57	B	Mixed Grammar (Past: Built)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐ L2
58	B	Main Idea (Pika Haystacks)	RI.CI.2.2	⭐⭐ L2
59	A	Author's Purpose (Persuade)	RI.PP.2.5	⭐⭐ L2
60	B	Multiple Meanings (Dog Bark)	L.RF.2.4	⭐⭐ L2

#	Ans	Target Skill & Context	NJ Standard	Tier
61	B	Subject-Verb (Rangers Hike)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐ L2
62	B	Plural Nouns (Halves -ves)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐ L2
63	A	Vowel Teams (ai/ay in train)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐⭐ L3
64	A	Parts of Speech (Cautiously: Adv)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐⭐ L3
65	B	Suffixes (-less = without)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐⭐ L3
66	B	Mixed Grammar (Steepest)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐⭐ L3
67	B	Main Idea (Avalanche Dogs)	RI.CI.2.2	⭐⭐⭐ L3
68	B	Author's Purpose (Persuade)	RI.PP.2.5	⭐⭐⭐ L3
69	B	Multiple Meanings (Point)	L.RF.2.4	⭐⭐⭐ L3
70	B	Subject-Verb (Compound: Examine)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐⭐ L3
71	B	Plural Nouns (Oxen & Children)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐⭐ L3
72	A	Vowel Teams (/ow/ diphthong)	L.RF.2.3	⭐⭐⭐ L3

🏔️ Summit Cipher Solution:

Cards 50, 54, 57, 63, 65, 71 letters unlock the summit treasure: A • B • B • A • B • B

Verified Cipher

New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS-ELA) Correlation Grade 2 Coverage

RL.CR.2.1 / RI.CR.2.1 (Explicit Text Evidence): All cards 49–72 require students to cite explicit proof details on their Summit Log sheets.

RI.CI.2.2 / RL.CI.2.2 (Main Topic & Central Idea): Cards 49, 58, 67 focus on identifying main ideas in alpine wildlife and mountain search passages.

RI.PP.2.5 (Author's Purpose): Cards 50, 59, 68 assess distinguishing informational vs. persuasive alpine preservation purposes.

L.RF.2.3 (Phonics & Word Analysis): Cards 53, 54, 56, 57, 62, 63, 65, 66, 71, 72 cover vowel teams (oa, ai/ay, ow), affixes, and plurals.

L.RF.2.4 (Context for Recognition & Meaning): Cards 51, 60, 69 test using context to determine multiple-meaning words (scale, bark, point).

RL.IT.2.3 / RI.IT.2.3 (Alpine Scientific Concepts): Passages recount scientific concepts including animal insulation, alpine climate, and winter survival.

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Set 3 Diagnostic Rationales & NJSLS Accommodations

Teacher Diagnostic Guide & MTSS Targeted Standards Differentiation

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🎯 Diagnostic Analysis: High-Frequency Distractor Traps & Standard Alignments

Card 52 (L.RF.2.3 - Subject-Verb Agreement): Students may see the adjective "watchful" and become confused about the subject. Teach students to strip away descriptive adjectives: marmots whistle (plural subject = base verb under L.RF.2.3).

Card 57 (L.RF.2.3 - Irregular Past Tense 'Built'): Children frequently choose builded. Teach students the "t-swap" family of irregular past verbs under NJSLS L.RF.2.3: build/built, spend/spent, bend/bent, send/sent.

Card 62 (L.RF.2.3 - Irregular Plural 'Halves'): Remind students that words ending in single /f/ change to /v/ + -es. Pair this card with Card 14 (wolves) and Card 38 (calves) for a targeted tri-set spiral review!

Card 68 (RI.PP.2.5 - Persuasive Purpose & Alpine Conservation): Students must evaluate author intent to preserve alpine trails. Guide students to identify persuasive imperative verbs ("Leave no trace", "stay on marked trails").

Card 70 (L.RF.2.3 - Compound Subject Agreement): "The lead botanist and her field assistant" forms a compound plural subject (They), which requires the base plural verb examine, not the singular examines.

Card 71 (L.RF.2.3 - Archaic Irregular Plurals 'Oxen'): Many 2nd-3rd graders try to apply standard rules (oxes). Teach oxen and children as historic plural survivors preserved in the English language (NJ standard L.RF.2.3).

🤝 Special Education & English Learner Accommodations (NJSLS MTSS)

Visual & Auditory Scaffold Supports (L.RF.2.3)

Auditory Word Echo: Read sentences of multiple meaning cards aloud to allow EL learners to hear contextual shifts (L.RF.2.4).
Grammar Color Coding: Have students underline singular subjects in blue and plural subjects in red to match verb agreement visually.
Diphthong Sound Boxes: For /ow/ cards, provide sound boxes to tap out phonemes in c-l-ou-d and h-ow-l.

Tactile & Kinesthetic Interventions (RL/RI.CR.2.1)

Irregular Verb Rings: Provide ringed flash cards pairing present and past tense verbs (build → built).
Evidence Highlighter Strips: Use transparent highlighter tape for students to mark explicit text evidence before writing.
Partner Scoot Model: Pair students so one reads the passage aloud while the other points out the clue word (L.RF.2.4).

NJSLS Station Implementation for Set 3

1. Summit Quest Game: Use the companion board game for 15-minute station rotations. Students move along the alpine trail and cite evidence to earn summit tokens.

2. Small-Group Focus Pod (L.RF.2.3): Gather students needing practice on Irregular Plurals (Cards 53, 62, 71) to practice the three irregular rules.

3. Whole-Class Scoot (CR.2.1): Distribute Cards 49–72 around the perimeter of the room. Students rotate at the bell to record text evidence on their Summit Log!

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Summit Trail: Alpine Clue Quest

Reading Task Card Companion Game • 2–4 Players • Grades 2–3

Set 3 Board

Page 1 of 2

🎲 Roll & Move: Land on an alpine space, draw the card, and answer. Correct = stay & claim badge! Wrong = step back 1 tile. Goal: Reach Grand Peak!

⛺ START Basecamp

49 🐐 Main Idea

50 🎒 Author's

CABLE CAR 🚡 Jump to #54!

52 🐿️ Subject-Verb

53 🌲 Plurals

54 🧥 oa Team

▼ Hike past Frozen Falls

60 🪵 Multiple M.

59 🧹 Author's

58 🌾 Main Idea

SNOW DRIFT ❄️ Name Past Verb!

56 🐆 dis- Prefix

55 🧊 Adjectives

CACHE 📦 Bonus Roll

▼ Cross Glacial Moraine

61 🥾 Subject-Verb

62 🍎 Halves -ves

63 🚂 ai/ay Team

64 🧗 Adverbs

65 🛡️ -less Suffix

66 🧭 Grammar

SIGNAL 📻 +1 Summit Star

▼ Climb Steep Rock Chimney

🚩 GRAND PEAK CASE CRACKED!

72 🦅 ou/ow Team

71 🐂 Oxen/Child

70 🔬 Subject-Verb

69 ⛰️ Multiple M.

68 🌸 Author's

67 🐕 Main Idea

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Summit Trail Toolkit & Game Rules

Official Alpine Rules, Cutout Standees & Summit Badge Tokens

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🎲 How to Play (2–4 Players)

Place all player tokens on the START: Basecamp.
Shuffle Set 3 Task Cards (Cards 49–72) and place them face down.
On your turn, roll a standard die (or spin 1–3) and move forward.
Draw the card matching the tile number or skill. Read the passage aloud!
State your answer and cite your clue evidence. The player to your left verifies using the Mountain Cracker Answer Key.
Correct: Stay on the space and claim a Summit Badge. Incorrect: Retreat 1 tile.

❄️ Special Tiles & Winning Conditions

🚡 Cable Car: Glide forward immediately to space #54!
📦 Cache Box: Take an immediate bonus roll if you name a multiple meaning word.
❄️ Snow Drift: Give an irregular past tense verb before drawing, or lose your turn!
📻 Signal Bonus: Write your evidence line in the Mountain Log for a double badge!
🚩 Winning: The first mountaineer to reach Grand Peak with at least 3 Summit Badges plants their flag and wins!

✂️ Printable Mountaineer Standee Pawns (Cut & Fold Base) Fold on solid line, tape bottom tab

🧗 Climber Jack Player 1

FOLD BASE

🥾 Ranger Elena Player 2

FOLD BASE

🧭 Guide Tenzing Player 3

FOLD BASE

🐕 Scout Barnaby Player 4

FOLD BASE

🎖️ Summit Badges to Cut & Collect (12 Tokens)

🐐 Main Idea

🎒 Author Purpose

⛰️ Vocabulary

🐿️ Agreement

🌲 Plurals

🧥 Vowel Team

🌾 Main Idea

🌸 Author Purpose

🪵 Vocabulary

🧊 Parts of Speech

🛡️ Affixes

🧭 Grammar Ace

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CASE FILE #13 Science Mystery

The Whispering Valley Echo

NJSLS RI.CR.2.1

Mountain Peak Detectives

Detective Name:

Date:

Score:

📜 Mountain Ranger Field Log Listen for the echoing canyon sound!

[¶1] High in the granite peaks of Cloud Mountain, alpine hikers reported a strange, hollow musical tone bouncing through Whispering Valley every afternoon at exactly 3:00 PM. The sound boomed like a giant brass horn echoing off sheer rocky cliffs.

[¶2] Young mountain detective Liam hiked up the pine needle switchbacks with his audio recorder. Standing at Hawk Lookout, Liam watched a gust of alpine wind rush across the jagged mountain ridge and blow straight across an abandoned copper mining pipe perched above the canyon.

[¶3] Liam solved the acoustic puzzle! The afternoon thermal wind rushed over the open cylinder pipe like someone blowing across the top of a glass soda bottle. The sound waves bounced off granite canyon walls, creating a majestic natural horn concert that echoed for miles across the snowcapped wilderness.

1. What produced the booming horn sound in the valley? (RI.CR.2.1) 1 pt

A A lost mountain goat tapping on a wooden sign.

B Alpine wind blowing over an open copper pipe.

C A ski lift emergency siren testing its alarm.

D An avalanche of tumbling boulders in the ravine.

2. In paragraph 3, what made the sound echo so far? (RI.CI.2.2) 1 pt

A Sound waves bounced off steep granite canyon walls.

B Large speakers broadcast the sound across the peaks.

C The snow absorbed all noise and made it silent.

D Radio signals amplified the musical pitch.

3. Write direct text evidence: What did Liam compare the pipe sound to? 2 pts

Mountain Peak Detectives • Case File 13 • NJSLS-ELA Grade 2 Keep this evidence sheet for the Summit Climb Game!

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CASE FILE #14 Wildlife Mystery

The Ghost Cat of Granite Ridge

NJSLS RI.CR.2.1

Mountain Peak Detectives

Detective Name:

Date:

Score:

📜 Snowfield Tracking Log Follow the paw prints in the powder!

[¶1] Early on a freezing winter morning, mountain patrol rangers spotted massive circular paw impressions stamped into fresh powder along Glacier Pass. Because no claws were visible in the snow, villagers whispered tales of the mythical "Ghost of the Peaks."

[¶2] Detective Sonya strapped on snowshoes and hiked to the 9,000-foot ridge with wildlife biologist Dr. Evans. Sonya examined the wide, furry footpads. "Cats retract their claws when walking," Sonya reasoned. "These tracks belong to a rare snow leopard, not a mythical monster!"

[¶3] Sonya checked the memory card of their infrared trail camera strapped to a rocky outcropping. The night video captured spectacular footage: a healthy snow leopard mother and two tumbling cubs playing under the northern stars. The park established an immediate quiet sanctuary to protect the rare family.

1. Why were there no claw marks in the snow tracks? (RI.CI.2.2) 1 pt

A The animal was wearing knitted snow boots.

B Snow leopards retract their claws while walking.

C The deep snow melted immediately under its feet.

D The animal hopped on only two hind legs.

2. What did the infrared trail camera show? (RI.CR.2.1) 1 pt

A A grizzly bear rummaging through a garbage bin.

B A mother snow leopard and two playful cubs.

C A lost hiker signaling with a flashlight.

D A pack of gray wolves chasing an elk herd.

3. Write direct text evidence: What did the park rangers do after seeing the video? 2 pts

Mountain Peak Detectives • Case File 14 • NJSLS-ELA Grade 2 Keep this evidence sheet for the Summit Climb Game!

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CASE FILE #15 Geology Mystery

The Secret of the Frozen Geode

NJSLS RI.CR.2.1

Mountain Peak Detectives

Detective Name:

Date:

Score:

📜 Geological Survey Expedition Examine the sparkling frozen stone!

[¶1] Near the foot of Silverhorn Glacier, spring meltwater carved a shimmering stream through the rocky shale. While filling canteens, young mountaineer Caleb saw a rough, lumpy gray rock that had cracked split open under the winter frost.

[¶2] Inside the rough volcanic outer crust sparkled a magnificent hollow cavity filled with hundreds of deep purple crystal pyramids. The sparkling gems reflected morning sunlight like a cluster of shining amethyst stars.

[¶3] Park geologist Dr. Morris inspected the specimen with a jeweler's loupe. "This is a natural volcanic geode," Dr. Morris explained. "Millions of years ago, gas bubbles formed inside cooling lava. Mineral-rich water seeped inside, slowly growing geometric quartz crystals." Caleb proudly donated the glittering rock to the mountain nature center.

1. What did Caleb discover inside the cracked gray rock? (RI.CR.2.1) 1 pt

A A fossilized dinosaur footprint.

B A hollow cavity of sparkling purple quartz crystals.

C A lump of black charcoal coal.

D An ancient gold prospector's wedding ring.

2. How did the geode originally form long ago? (RI.CI.2.2) 1 pt

A Ice water froze inside a discarded plastic bottle.

B Mineral water grew crystals inside volcanic lava bubbles.

C Lightning struck a metal picnic table in the campground.

D Glacier pressure melted sand into purple stained glass.

3. Write direct text evidence: What did Caleb do with the geode after solving the case? 2 pts

Mountain Peak Detectives • Case File 15 • NJSLS-ELA Grade 2 Keep this evidence sheet for the Summit Climb Game!

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CASE FILE #16 Engineering Mystery

The Silent Mountain Beacon

NJSLS RI.CR.2.1

Mountain Peak Detectives

Detective Name:

Date:

Score:

📜 Emergency Communications Incident Investigate the silent transmitter!

[¶1] At Mountain Rescue Headquarters, dispatcher Clara noticed a red warning light flashing on the radio board. Emergency Tower 4, located high atop Eagle Point, had completely stopped transmitting its daily safety signal to search planes.

[¶2] Detective Brody joined Ranger Sarah on a summit snowmobile mission to investigate. They hiked through deep drifts up to the metal tower tripod. The wires and antenna were intact, but the digital battery monitor read zero percent charge.

[¶3] Brody climbed the service ladder and uncovered the cause. A fierce blustery blizzard had blown a thick blanket of wet pine boughs and frozen ice crust directly across the blue solar collection panels, blocking all sunlight. Once Brody swept the glass clean with a bristle broom, bright sunlight poured in, and the beacon's green pulse immediately blinked back to life!

1. Why did Emergency Tower 4 stop transmitting? (RI.CR.2.1) 1 pt

A A lightning bolt melted the radio antenna.

B Pine boughs and ice blocked the solar panels.

C A playful bear pulled out the power cord.

D The radio frequency was tuned to the wrong channel.

2. How did Brody fix the problem? (RI.CI.2.3) 1 pt

A He installed three new heavy gasoline generators.

B He swept the pine needles and ice off the solar glass.

C He carried the entire tower down to headquarters.

D He replaced the metal antenna with a wooden pole.

3. Write direct text evidence: How did Brody know the tower was working again? 2 pts

Mountain Peak Detectives • Case File 16 • NJSLS-ELA Grade 2 Keep this evidence sheet for the Summit Climb Game!

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CASE FILE #17 Botany Mystery

The Thousand-Year Timberline Pine

NJSLS RI.CR.2.1

Mountain Peak Detectives

Detective Name:

Date:

Score:

📜 Alpine Botanical Survey Log Examine the gnarled ancient trunk!

[¶1] At 10,500 feet elevation, cold biting winds prevent ordinary trees from growing past the rocky timberline. Yet clinging stubbornly to the edge of a windswept cliff stood a twisted, weathered tree with amber sap and dark green needle clusters.

[¶2] Young botanist detective Nora examined the ancient tree with her magnifying lens. Its wood was as dense as iron and twisted into magnificent spirals. Tucked into a crevice in the thick bark, Nora discovered an oxidized brass surveyor's disk stamped: "Peak Elevation 10,520 Ft — U.S. Geological Survey, 1895."

[¶3] Tree-ring scientist Dr. Alvarez verified the finding. The tree was a Great Basin bristlecone pine, over 1,200 years old! Its waxy needles and dense resin had allowed it to survive subzero blizzards, droughts, and lightning strikes since the Middle Ages. Nora helped document the landmark on the mountain trail map.

1. What kind of tree survived above the timberline? (RI.CR.2.1) 1 pt

A A tropical coconut palm tree.

B A Great Basin bristlecone pine tree.

C A leafy sugar maple tree.

D A tall weeping willow garden tree.

2. What artifact was embedded in the tree's bark? (RI.CR.2.1) 1 pt

A A rusty iron horseshoe.

B A brass surveyor's disk from 1895.

C A lost hiker's plastic whistle.

D A gold miner's iron pickaxe head.

3. Write direct text evidence: How old was the bristlecone pine tree? 2 pts

Mountain Peak Detectives • Case File 17 • NJSLS-ELA Grade 2 Keep this evidence sheet for the Summit Climb Game!

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CASE FILE #18 Fiction Comprehension

The Junior Avalanche Rescue Pup

NJSLS RL.CR.2.1

Mountain Peak Detectives

Detective Name:

Date:

Score:

📜 Ski Patrol Search Incident Track the snowy trail scent!

[¶1] At twilight on Alpine Ridge, ski patrol received a call that a cross-country skier had taken a wrong fork along Blueberry Trail as thick fog settled over the pines. Seven-month-old St. Bernard puppy Bruno was eager to try his very first real search mission.

[¶2] Detective Leo showed Bruno a lost red wool mitten found near the fork. Bruno sniffed the wool carefully, tilted his floppy ears, and let out two eager barks. He trotted determinedly into the snowy spruce forest with his nose buried deep in the powder.

[¶3] Bruno led the patrol straight to a warm three-sided timber shelter beside Bear Creek. Inside was the missing skier, sipping warm tea from a thermos and waiting safely for help. Bruno bounded up with a joyful wag of his tail, earning his official brass Mountain Rescue Badge!

1. Which clue helped Bruno track the lost skier? (RL.CR.2.1) 1 pt

A A dropped plastic ski pass in the parking lot.

B The scent of a lost red wool mitten.

C A flashing flare shot into the mountain sky.

D A set of snowmobile tracks leading up the hill.

2. Where did Bruno find the missing skier? (RL.CR.2.1) 1 pt

A Inside an icy cavern high on the peak.

B Inside a timber shelter beside Bear Creek.

C Underneath a chairlift bench at the lodge.

D Waiting in the ski rental shop.

3. Write direct text evidence: What award did Bruno receive for saving the hiker? 2 pts

Mountain Peak Detectives • Case File 18 • NJSLS-ELA Grade 2 Keep this evidence sheet for the Summit Climb Game!

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SUMMIT DOSSIER Set 3 Story Portfolio

Summit Evidence Recording Sheet

NJSLS RL.CR.2.1 / RI.CR.2.1

Master Evidence • Stories 13–18

Alpine Detective:

Expedition Date:

Ranger ID:

Directions: Record your factual text evidence for each mountain case to earn your Master Mountaineer certification! 6 Alpine Cases

CASE 13

Alpine Echo

Copper Pipe Horn

Explicit Text Evidence / Direct Quote:

STATUS ⭐⭐⭐ CLOSED [ ]

CASE 14

Ghost Cat

Snow Leopard Cubs

Explicit Text Evidence / Direct Quote:

STATUS ⭐⭐⭐ CLOSED [ ]

CASE 15

Frozen Geode

Amethyst Crystals

Explicit Text Evidence / Direct Quote:

STATUS ⭐⭐⭐ CLOSED [ ]

CASE 16

Silent Beacon

Solar Panel Ice

Explicit Text Evidence / Direct Quote:

STATUS ⭐⭐⭐ CLOSED [ ]

CASE 17

Ancient Pine

1895 Brass Disk

Explicit Text Evidence / Direct Quote:

STATUS ⭐⭐⭐ CLOSED [ ]

CASE 18

Rescue Pup

Red Mitten Trail

Explicit Text Evidence / Direct Quote:

STATUS ⭐⭐⭐ CLOSED [ ]

🏔️ SUMMIT CLIMBER CIPHER: UNLOCK CHIEF RANGER RANK Summit Creed

Combine clues from each mountain case to solve the Mountaineer Creed:

"REACH THE

Alpine Commander Signature:

⭐ SUMMIT DOSSIER VERIFIED

Reading Detective Academy • Mountain Peak Dossier • 6 Cases Complete • NJSLS-ELA Grade 2

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Companion Game Stories 13–18 Special

Summit Climb: Alpine Ridge Sprint

2–4 Players

Mountain Peak Detectives

🏔️ How to Play: Roll a die (1–3), trek up the switchback ridge. Land on a Summit Camp, cite 1 fact from that story to collect an Alpine Flag! First to reach Eagle Crest Peak with 3 Flags wins! Goal: Eagle Crest

🏕️ START Base Camp

CAMP #13 📢 Echo Horn

GONDOLA 🚡 Ride +2 Tiles!

CAMP #14 🐾 Ghost Cat

BONUS 🚩 Take 1 Flag

▼ Cross Pine Needles Switchback

SNOW DRIFT ❄️ Lose 1 Turn!

CAMP #16 📡 Solar Beacon

RADIO 📻 Roll Again!

CAMP #15 💎 Purple Geode

🌲 Timberline

▼ Scale Granite Boulder Ridge

CAMP #17 🌲 Ancient Pine

GLIDE 🎿 Slide to #11!

CAMP #18 🐶 Rescue Pup

EVIDENCE 📜 Cite 1 Clue

🦅 SUMMIT CHIEF RANGER!

✂️ Printable Alpine Standees & Summit Flags (Cut to Play) Fold base tabs to stand up

🦅

Eagle

🐐

Goat

🐿️

Marmot

🐕

Bruno

🚩

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Reading Detective Academy

Reading Detectives Task Cards

Detective Log Recording Sheet

Case Cracker Answer Key

Mystery Clue Companion Game

Vanishing Mascot Story Sheet

Secret Attic Key Story Sheet

Midnight Baker Story Sheet

Whispering Garden Story Sheet

Clockwork Toy Story Sheet

Lost Golden Whistle Story Sheet

Case Evidence Recording Sheet

Detective Dash Companion Game

Island Detectives Task Cards

Island Log Recording Sheet

Island Cracker Answer Key

Jungle Safari Companion Game

Luminescent Cove Story Sheet

Pirate Compass Story Sheet

Parrot Message Story Sheet

Hidden Lagoon Turtle Story Sheet

Sunken Anchor Story Sheet

Coconut Shell Code Story Sheet

Island Evidence Recording Sheet

Island Expedition Companion Game

Detective Log Recording Sheet

Detective Log Recording Sheet

SpEd Diagnostic Guide & Red Word Mastery

🎯 Target Red Words of Focus (Sight & High-Frequency Words) 55 Red Words

🔍 High-Frequency Decoding Traps & Explicit Remediation

✋ Multi-Sensory Orton-Gillingham Strategies

📋 Graphic Organizer & Visual Cues

Station Implementation Plan

Reading Detective Task Cards • Spiral Review

Reading Detective Task Cards • Spiral Review

Reading Detective Task Cards • Spiral Review

Reading Detective Task Cards • Spiral Review

New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS-ELA) Correlation Grade 2 Coverage

Set 2 Diagnostic Rationales & NJSLS Accommodations

🎯 Diagnostic Analysis: High-Frequency Distractor Traps & Standard Alignments

🤝 Special Education & English Learner Accommodations (NJSLS MTSS)

Visual Chunking & Decoding Support (L.RF.2.3)

Grammar Scaffolds & Graphic Organizers (RL/RI.CR.2.1)

NJSLS Station Implementation for Set 2

Reading Detective Task Cards • Spiral Review

Reading Detective Task Cards • Spiral Review

Reading Detective Task Cards • Spiral Review

Reading Detective Task Cards • Spiral Review

Reading Detective Task Cards • Spiral Review

New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS-ELA) Correlation Grade 2 Coverage

Set 3 Diagnostic Rationales & NJSLS Accommodations

🎯 Diagnostic Analysis: High-Frequency Distractor Traps & Standard Alignments

🤝 Special Education & English Learner Accommodations (NJSLS MTSS)

Visual & Auditory Scaffold Supports (L.RF.2.3)

Tactile & Kinesthetic Interventions (RL/RI.CR.2.1)

NJSLS Station Implementation for Set 3

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