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Unravel a chilling mystery with this atmospheric murder-mystery comprehension pack – perfect for building inference, deduction, and analytical reading skills. This differentiated resource is based on an original short story, Dining Room Drama, a suspenseful whodunit set in a storm-lashed castle. With three levels of challenge, this resource is ideal for engaging a wide range of learners in higher-order thinking and text-based analysis.

What’s Included:

Original short story Dining Room Drama (PDF and editable Word formats)

HA Worksheet: Murder, Motives & Misleads – A challenging comprehension for higher-ability readers exploring symbolism, narrative technique, character motives, and thematic analysis.

MA Worksheet: Clues & Conclusions – A balanced worksheet focusing on key plot points, evidence gathering, character interactions, and deduction-based questions.

LA Worksheet: Who, What, When, Why? – A structured comprehension targeting key details, basic inference, and recall questions to build confidence with narrative texts.

Answer keys for all levels

Clear formatting for easy printing and classroom use

Key Features:

Differentiated by ability (LA / MA / HA)

Editable Word documents – fully adaptable to suit your learners’ needs

Focus on key reading skills: inference, evidence selection, deduction, and narrative analysis

Perfect for spooky season, mystery units, guided reading, or comprehension skill practice

Linked to the National Curriculum (UK) – easily adaptable for other frameworks including Common Core

Perfect For:
KS2 / KS3 learners (Years 5–8 / Grades 4–7)

Whole-class comprehension with built-in differentiation

Guided reading

Cover lessons or homework tasks

Literacy lessons during Halloween or mystery-themed units