Clue at the Bottom of the Lake

How does the illustration contribute to the mood of the story?

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

What features of the illustration make the story feel mysterious?

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Why does Jeff tell David, "somethings not right"?

• The car is gone

• They are lost

• There's a boat at the island

• The lights don't work

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

What do Jeff and David think they witnessed?

• Theft

• Someone throwing a body overboard

• A robbery

• Someone stealing

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Based on what you've read so far, what do you think Jeff, David, and Claire are like? Do you think they have solved mysteries before?

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What evidence from the text supports your answer to the last question?

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Retell this mysterious story in your own words and use yourself and your friends as the main characters. (Use at least 5 sentences).

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6