Name______________________________________ Date_______________

Independent Detective Work: Body of Evidence

Directions: As you read the article, Body of Evidence, answer the following questions below
to help uncover the main ideas in each paragraph. Use the provided graphic organizer to
capture the main idea of the entire story along with supporting details.
Remember:

Main Idea is the most important message or point about a topic

Details facts that support the main idea

Check Point Identifying the Main Ideas of Paragraphs

Time of Death:
1. What is the topic of the section Time of Death?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
2. Find two details that relate to the topic.
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
3. What is the main idea of this paragraph?
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

The Autopsy Room:

4. What is the topic of the section Time of Death?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
5. Find two details that relate to the topic.
________________________________________________________

Name______________________________________ Date_______________

________________________________________________________
6. What is the main idea of this paragraph?
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
REACT!
Create a Voki, Voicethread, or write your response below to the following question:
What is the important clue so far in the case? Explain how this clue could help
solve the crime.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Under the Skin:
7. What important clue did Bobs stomach hold?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
REACT!
Create a Voki, Voicethread, or write your response below to the following question:
Do you think Jane is guilty or innocent? State your verdict and give one good
reason to support it.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Complete the graphic organizer below to capture the main idea and supporting
details.
Topic:
________________________________________________________________________

Name______________________________________ Date_______________

Detail One:

Detail Two:

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

Main Idea:
_________________________________________

_________________________________________

Detail Three:

Detail Four:

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

_________________________________________