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The only way to crack the case is to read closely about the Declaration of Independence — why it was written, who signed it in 1776, and the big ideas it stands for — using every comprehension answer as a clue to rule a suspect out, until just one remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the Reading Mystery Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Reading Detectives, students read about the Declaration of Independence and eliminate a suspect with each comprehension answer until one is left standing — the text holds every clue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \"You are a detective\" case-file page that sets the scene and the mission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn engaging nonfiction passage on the Declaration of Independence (why it was written, the signers, and its key ideas)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple-choice comprehension questions (all answers found in the text)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-ended comprehension questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA suspect line-up page for eliminating suspects one clue at a time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVocabulary support and extension activities for early finishers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full answer key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor and black-and-white versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint-and-go PDF format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSkills Covered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading and understanding nonfiction informational text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinding and using text evidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentifying main idea and supporting details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSequencing key events and drawing inferences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVocabulary in context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic, reasoning, and critical thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS history, civics, and Fourth of July lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNonfiction reading comprehension practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading centers, early finishers, sub plans, and small groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial studies lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomeschool reading and social studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kiwiland Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61956010246514,"sku":"10241422","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/2848\/0626\/files\/declaration-of-independence-reading-mystery-1.jpg?v=1781862230"}],"url":"https:\/\/kiwilandeducation.com\/collections\/reading-mysteries.oembed?page=2","provider":"Kiwiland Education","version":"1.0","type":"link"}