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Shark Conservation CSI Reading Mystery – Grades 3–6 Worksheets | Shark Week Activity

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Engage your 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students with this high-interest Shark Conservation reading comprehension mystery. This printable PDF activity combines reading skills with real-world science, challenging students to analyze text and uncover the causes behind the mysterious disappearance of sharks from a local reef.

Perfect for Shark Week, Earth Day, or ocean-themed lessons, this CSI-style literacy activity supports both reading comprehension and environmental awareness. Students work through clues to eliminate suspects—real-world human threats like overfishing and pollution—to solve the case.

Story Summary

Sharks have been disappearing from the local reef. Your mission is to uncover who the person responsible is so that they can be stopped. Investigators have gathered a list of possible suspects, but it’s up to you to solve this mystery.

Seasonal & Flexible Uses

  • Shark Week classroom activity
  • Earth Day or ocean unit
  • ELA and science integration
  • Homeschool or summer learning
  • Early finishers or sub plans

Skills Covered

  • Reading comprehension (RI.4–RI.6)
  • Text analysis and inference
  • Vocabulary building
  • Critical thinking and writing

What’s Included

  • Introduction and instruction page
  • Shark suspect list
  • 2-page nonfiction reading passage
  • Comprehension questions
  • Open-ended reading responses
  • Extension activity ideas
  • Word Find puzzle

What Is a CSI Reading Mystery?

CSI Reading Mysteries combine high-interest nonfiction with mystery-solving fun! These printable activities challenge students to read closely, answer comprehension questions, and solve a case—without needing apps, locks, or devices. They're perfect for enrichment, literacy centers, or themed units.

📎 Please Note: This is a printable PDF product. Simply download, print, and you’re ready to go—no apps or locks required.

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Shark Week printable PDF reading activity for grades 3–6

Shark Conservation CSI Reading Mystery – Grades 3–6 Worksheets | Shark Week Activity

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