Reading Lesson Plan · Grades 3–5
The Misplaced Pearls — Reading for Details Lesson
Students read a short mystery story about Detective Nash investigating a stolen pearl necklace, then answer multiple-choice and short-answer questions by finding details in the text.
Subject
Reading
Grades
Grades 3–5
Skill Focus
reading for details, mystery, short-answer comprehension
Lesson Length
30–45 minutes
Lesson Overview
About This Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This 5-page reading comprehension worksheet is titled “Reading for Details: The Misplaced Pearls.” Students read a short mystery story in which Detective Nash — a friend visiting the Finch family — investigates the disappearance of Mrs. Finch’s pearl necklace. The story contains several suspects and clues that students must track to answer the comprehension questions.
The worksheet includes 5 multiple-choice questions and 5 short-answer questions that require students to locate specific details from the text. An answer key is provided on the final page.
Recommended for Grades 3–5. Works well as part of a reading-for-details skill unit, or as a fun standalone activity with a mystery theme.
How to Use This Lesson
Print the story and questions (pages 1–3) and distribute to students.
Students read the story, noting key details.
Students answer the multiple-choice questions on page 2 and short-answer questions on page 3.
Review answers using the answer key on pages 4–5.
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The Misplaced Pearls — Reading for Details Worksheet
Download a 5-page printable with a mystery story, multiple-choice and short-answer questions, and answer key.