Lesson Plan

Who What Where Detective

Students will don detective badges and accurately answer simple who, what, and where questions using themed question cards, strengthening their reading comprehension and oral response skills.

This targeted practice helps 2nd graders focus on key question words, boosting comprehension, vocabulary, and confidence in discussing text details—critical foundations for fluent reading.

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Prepare Detective Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Detective Briefing

2 minutes

Step 2

Question Card Investigation

10 minutes

Step 3

Reflection & Reward

3 minutes

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Who What Where Detective

Your Detective Mission

Your Detective Tools

Review Question Words

Detective Briefing (2 min)

Investigation Phase (10 min)

Reflection & Reward (3 min)

Ready, Detective?

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Who What Where Detective

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