The Case of the Lost Pop Star Reading Comprehension Mystery for Taylor Swift Fan

⭐️ If your students are into solving mysteries, deciphering clues, and doing a little detective work, then this reading comprehension activity is for you! If you have Taylor Swift or pop music fans, your students will love helping our heroine, Amber Dash, practice reading while deciphering clues to find her missing guitar for her big concert. Students read a detective-style story about a missing guitar belonging to major pop star, Amber Dash. The story is broken into five sections, each with its own set of reading comprehension questions that will be answered to decipher a clue. Can your students find the right clues and determine which suspect is responsible?

"Dear Superfans, I need your help! Normally, I can’t wait to get on stage and sing my heart out to all of you loyal fans, but right now, I’m freaking out! I was about to rehearse my set list for the upcoming concert, but when I went to get my lucky purple acoustic guitar – the one my grandfather made for me years ago – it was GONE! I’ve searched high and low, but it’s nowhere to be found!" - Amber Dash

⭐️ This printable and digital activity features custom videos, a fun suspect list, and an engaging detective theme - all built around a five-part story that students will love. Students will be on the edge of their seats as they work to decipher the clues and find out who is responsible for the disappearance of the pop star's guitar. Think they have the right suspect? Use the suspect cards to confirm suspicions or send students back to the field for more evidence.

⚡ The Case of the Lost Pop Star Guitar reading comprehension activity comes in the following printable and digital formats.

• Printable PDF - Easy to use and requires no prep - just print and go.

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The passages in this resource are perfect for grades 2-5. The passages are written at Lexile levels between all four grade bands. 2nd and 3rd graders will best complete this activity in partners or groups or using audio in the MagiCore Web version. 4th and 5th graders can work together or independently in our print or MagiCore Web version without audio support.

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What's Included?

1. Teacher Introduction
2. Mystery Student Letter and Video
3. Suspect List
4. Clue 1 Story & Questions
5. Clue 2 Story & Questions
6. Clue 3 Story & Questions
7. Clue 4 Story & Questions
8. Clue 5 Story & Questions
9. Confidential Suspect File and Videos
10. Certificate

*Answer Key Included

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