Mystery Jargon

If I wanted to rob a bank, what might my MOTIVE be? 

• I have the time
• I know where the bank security is vulnerable
• I want a new car and lots of money, basically I am greedy
• I am a red herring

What is a red herring?

• A false lead or clue
• An ancient dinosaur
• The resources to commit the crime
• An alibi

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is an example of MEANS if I wanted to steal a car?

• Having a car jack
• Having a child
• Knowing the time that the car would be free 
• Having an alibi

Sherlock Holmes is an example of 

• A Culprit
• A Lead
• A Fugivite
• A Sleuth

Opportunity is

• When the prime suspect had the chance to commit the crime
• When the prime suspect had the materials to commit the crime
• When the prime suspect committed the crime

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

If we are looking for a grafitti artist, and a someone comes forth with a clue, that would be a 

• Lead
• Culprit
• Red Herring
• Interrogation

A culprit is

• A person that is a detective
• Nancy Drew
• A person who commits a crime or assists in the crime
• A person running from the law

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

If a crime occurs and the police bring Ms Elkins in for questioning, they will _________ him. 

• Means
• Alibi
• Interrogate 
• Opportunity

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.W.6.2D

If Mrs R is running from the law she is a 

• Sleuth
• Fugitive
• Lead
• Red Herring

An alibi is 

• proof that a suspect was no where near the crime scene
• proof that a person committed a crime
• proof that someone's shoe game is on point
• proof that your class is the best!

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4