Hook your students during Shark Week with this engaging nonfiction reading mystery — The Mystery of the Vanishing Great White! Designed for grades 3–6, this high-interest literacy resource blends real-world science with reading comprehension in a fun, mystery-style format.
Based on the true story of a tagged great white shark that vanished off the coast of Australia, this 2-page informational passage encourages students to think like scientists. They’ll analyze satellite tag data, consider predator-prey relationships, and solve the mystery using text evidence and critical thinking skills.
This shark-themed reading activity is perfect for summer learning, end-of-year enrichment, science units, or Shark Week classroom fun. It supports comprehension, inference, and close reading — with zero prep required!
🦈 What’s Included:
- 1 Introduction page with instructions
- 2-page informational text (based on a real event)
- Visual case file/suspect list
- 15 multiple-choice comprehension questions
- 12 open-ended response questions
- Extension activities focused on science and writing
- Shark-themed word search for early finishers
- Printable shark outline for display or coloring
✨ Perfect for:
- Shark Week activities
- Nonfiction reading comprehension practice
- Integrating science and ELA
- Homeschool ocean units
- Summer school and end-of-year review
Reading Comprehension Mysteries are a classroom favorite for building close reading skills, promoting independent thinking, and keeping learners excited about nonfiction texts.
📎 Please Note:
This is a digital product. You will receive a PDF file containing a download link. Click the link to access the resource, then share it with your students via email, Google Classroom, or your preferred platform.
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