The Mystery Files – Detective Writing Activities
6 engaging literacy missions | Years 3–6 | Ages 8–12
A missing trophy. A collection of mysterious clues. Six exciting writing missions!
Turn your classroom into a detective agency with The Mystery Files, a fun and engaging literacy resource that combines reading comprehension, critical thinking and creative writing.
Students investigate the disappearance of the Golden Owl Trophy from Riverside Primary School. Along the way, they examine evidence, read witness statements, develop theories and explore different writing styles before discovering the truth.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
✔ Six connected detective-themed writing activities
✔ Colour illustrated activity pages
✔ Black-and-white printable student workbook
✔ Reading passages and comprehension questions
✔ Writing planners, prompts and structured tasks
✔ Additional space for extended writing
✔ 20-page A4 PDF resource
SIX WRITING ACTIVITIES
The Case File: Reading clues and making inferences
Witness Statements: Perspective and point of view
Follow the Evidence: Setting and descriptive writing
The Suspect: Character profiles and persuasive writing
The Missing Chapter: Narrative writing
Case Closed!: Newspaper report writing
WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT
Engaging mystery theme that encourages student participation
Explicit opportunities to practise a variety of writing styles
Develops comprehension, inference and evidence-based reasoning
Colour and low-ink black-and-white versions included
Suitable for whole-class, small-group or independent activities
Can be completed as a connected unit or as individual lessons
Suitable for: Years 3–6 (approximately ages 8–12)
Format: Digital PDF download, A4, print and go
Perfect for upper primary English lessons, writing enrichment, fast finishers and end-of-term literacy activities.
