INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD

ACTIVITY: GRADES K-2

Objective: Write a fictional mystery story using your knowledge of

how germs spread and how to help prevent the spread of germs.
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Join the Clean Club and help solve the
mysterious case of the germ…
 Help us investigate how
germs spread. Click on each
case report below for clues.
Based on your investigation,
sequence the pictures below
to show how germs spread
after a sneeze…
Share what you’ve learned from
your investigation. What do you
know about germs and how to
keep from spreading them?
After completing your investigation,
write a story about the mysterious
case of the germ. We’ve provided
clues to help you!
Clue 1: Use the story map to
determine the story elements.
 Clue 2: Use the plot diagram
below and define the beginning,
middle, and end of the story.
 Clue 3: Every good mystery grabs
the reader’s attention at the beginning.
Review the examples below and
write your opening sentence.

One cold, winter day I was walking to school when…

The Clean Club visited me at school today and asked me to solve…

I came home from school today and noticed something was

different at home…
Opening Sentence:
Clue 4: Now finish writing your story.
Remember to:
1. Read what was written before.
2. Follow the story map and plot diagram.
3. Include two facts about germs.
For More Fun…

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