Crime Scene Investigation Common Core: Comparing Texts, Textual Evidence, Bias

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**TPT Favorite**

This Detective Report is a FUN and engaging way to hit all of the major Common Core Standards at once!

*GREAT way to introduce persuasive writing and research papers!

*Fits with any text

*Can be used in any subject area

*Graphic Organizers can be re-used throughout the year

Perfect For:

Comparing Texts

Citing Textual Evidence

Identifying Bias

Determining Main Idea

Drawing Inferences

Identifying Point of View

Summarizing

Analyzing Credibility

Also Includes FOUR Crime Scene Units:

1. "The Mystery of D.B. Cooper"

-14 Slide PowerPoint Presentation

-8 Learning Station or Task Cards Prompts

-Graphic Organizer

-3 Newspaper Templates for Writing Extension

2. "Death of a Doctor Lesson"

-Original Crime Scene Illustration

-Group Activity

3. "Frank's Fatal Fall"

-Original Crime Scene Illustration

-Graphic Organizer

-Teacher Guide

-Answer Key

-Optional Writing Assignment

-Coroner's Report

-911 Transcript

-Inverted Pyramid Guide

-Newspaper Writing Outline

4. "Dashwood's Demise"

-Original Crime Scene Illustration

-Witness Statements

-Graphic Organizer

**HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR AN OBSERVATION LESSON!**