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Perfect for Halloween or for a fun activity around a mystery or suspense unit! I use Murder Mysteries as a form of reading comprehension as students analyze and evaluate each clue. The clues work like task cards where each student holds a piece of information that will help to solve the mystery. Students can work as a whole class or in small groups (add in some competition to solve first!) to solve the mystery of the murder of Mr. Fright the Mayor of Horrorville. There are 30 clues for students

Printable student task cards for identifying text structure. Students will read short passages and identify the text structure present. Graphic organizers are included to help students match the passage to the visual representation of each structure. Text Structures included: - Chronological - Compare and Contrast - Problem and Solution - Cause and Effect - Sequence Other reading comprehension resources that you may be interested in: Reading Comprehension: Teaching Greek and Latin Roots - is a