Mystery Vocabulary

Front

What is a person who investigates mysteries and gathers information called?

Back

A detective.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What do we call an act that is against the law?

Back

A crime.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What is another name for a detective?

Back

A sleuth.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

Who is someone that saw a crime being committed and can provide information?

Back

A witness.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is a fact or object that helps to solve mysteries?

Back

A clue.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is the term for someone who is harmed or suffers some loss because of a crime?

Back

A victim.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is the role of a detective?

Back

To investigate mysteries and gather information.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the purpose of a clue in a mystery?

Back

To help solve the mystery.

Front

What does it mean to have an alibi?

Back

To have proof that you were somewhere else when a crime was committed.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What is the difference between a witness and a victim?

Back

A witness saw the crime, while a victim is someone harmed by the crime.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C