Their, They're and There
You’d use this word to show possession, as in “___ dog is so cute!”
Their
Who were the detectives on the case?
Mrs. Huges Class!
This person is believed to have possibly committed the crime.
Suspect
Who were the two kid detectives in the Youtube series we watched?
Detective Eck and Schnect
John says he was at the movie theater when the vase was broken.
Alibi
You’d use this word when referring to a place or location, as in “The keys are over ___.”
There
How many suspects did we have?
4 - Mr Deans, Principal Prpa, Mr. JJ and Yusuf
This is proof that someone was somewhere else when the crime happened.
Alibi
Who or what went missing in Detective Eck and Schnect crack the case?
Bang Bang the dog
Sarah keeps looking around nervously and avoids answering questions about the missing homework
Suspicious Behaviour
This contraction means “they are.” For example, “___ going to the park after lunch.”
They're
What was Mr. JJ's alibi?
He took his class outside for DPA
This term describes clues or characters meant to mislead the reader or detective.
Red Herring
Name one of the suspects from the case of the missing dog
Gracie the Groomer, Mike the Manager, Bart the Plumber, Angie the Owner
The detective noticed a muddy shoe print in the hallway that didn’t match anyone in the house.
Clue
Choose the correct word: “I don’t know if ___ coming to the party tonight.”
They're
Why did Yusuf steal the trophy?
Because he wanted to flex on his friends that he could do it
This describes actions or behavior that make someone seem guilty, even if they aren’t.
Suspicious Behaviour
Who was responsible for the kidnapping of Bang Bang the dog?
Gracie the Groomer
A character in the story keeps giving hints that point you to the wrong person who might have done the crime
Red Herring
Pick the right word: “___ house is at the end of the street, right over ___, and ___ so excited to move in!”
Their, there, they're
What time were the cameras down?
8:00-8:30a.m.
This is the reason why a suspect might have committed the crime.
Motive
What colour sweater did the suspect wear?
Green
Tom had a reason to hide the cookie jar because he was the one who broke it earlier
Motive