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Identifying Clues to Help Solve a Mystery

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Sixth graders find clues. In this mystery lesson students search for clues within Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett to solve the mystery in the story. Students record the details they find.

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blue balliett, chasing vermeer, conclusions, sleuth, english language arts
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Grade
6th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
2 days
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Research
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