Miss Harrelson called the police claiming someone broke into her house. When the officers arrived, they found her tied to a chair. She said a man in a black mask had tied her up and stolen her savings. However, the police didn’t believe her and arrested her for lying. Why? If she was tied up and couldn’t move, how did she manage to call the police?
It was Hazley’s birthday, and her parents had a present for her. They gave her a note with a clue, but the words were scrambled. By rearranging the letters, Hazley figured out the message: “Your present is hidden in the basement.”
Sydney told her mom she was going to a sports camp with her gymnastics team. Her mom suspected she was actually going to see her boyfriend. When Sydney returned, she was upset that her mom forgot to pack a toothbrush. Her mom realized Sydney hadn’t been to the camp because the toothbrush was packed with her gymnastics clothes, which Sydney never used.
While grocery shopping, one person had stolen a watermelon. It was the guy on the right holding a soccer ball. The ball looked heavy, and since soccer balls aren’t heavy, it must have been a disguised watermelon.
Mason went on an expedition to Antarctica and sent pictures to his boss as proof. However, his boss fired him because some pictures showed palm trees, revealing the photos were fake and Mason hadn’t gone there at all.
An old man with poor vision lived with his son, Mark. One day, Mark heard glass shatter and found a broken window. His father claimed a dark-haired guy broke it, but Mark didn’t believe him. The old man wasn’t wearing his glasses, so he couldn’t have seen the person’s hair or eyes.
After fainting, Savannah woke up unable to remember anything, including which of the two men in front of her was her husband. They had attended a business meeting, so her husband was the one in a suit, not the guy in a hoodie.
John and Catherine came to the hospital to pick up their child. Among the young people, Ava was the only girl, and since Ava is a girl’s name, she was their daughter.
Esme got lost in the forest and found a witch’s house. The witch needed help solving a math puzzle: make three identical squares by moving only three matches. Esme solved it, and the witch let her go home.
Thor asked his friends to guess his laptop’s three-digit password. Each guessed one digit correctly. The correct password was 304, as deduced from the clues given.
Students were divided into teams based on syllables in their names. Lexi, with two syllables, belonged to Team Purple, where all names had two syllables.
Atlas was trapped in an attic with three dangerous exits. He should wait until night to safely walk through the first door, which had a magnifying glass roof and floor that would burn anyone during the day.
Iris’s partner was Josh because they had matching tattoos.
On a rainy night, Dylan could only give a ride to one person at a bus stop: an elderly lady, a doctor, or Selena, his crush. He should give his car to the doctor to take the lady to the hospital and stay at the bus stop with Selena.
In a family, one person was the opposite gender. Alex was Charlie’s brother, and Taylor was Alex’s sister. Therefore, Andy was Taylor’s son, making Andy the opposite gender.
A detective suspected Keenan of robbing a bank. Keenan claimed he hadn’t left the house, but a grocery receipt with the same date proved he lied, leading to his arrest.
Imagine you’re a detective investigating Miss Harrelson’s case. Create a short skit with your classmates where you reenact the scene and try to solve the mystery. Discuss why the police might have suspected Miss Harrelson was lying.
Just like Hazley, you’ll receive a scrambled message. Work in pairs to unscramble the letters and reveal the hidden message. This activity will help you practice problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
In groups, create short stories with one true and one false element, similar to Sydney’s weekend secret. Present them to the class, and let your classmates guess which part is true and which is a lie. This will enhance your storytelling and analytical skills.
Draw or find images that contain hidden clues, like the disguised watermelon. Share them with your classmates and see who can spot the clues first. This activity will sharpen your observation skills.
Create your own logic puzzle inspired by Thor’s password puzzle. Swap puzzles with a classmate and try to solve each other’s challenges. This will help you develop logical reasoning and creativity.
Mystery – Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain – The disappearance of the ancient artifact remains a mystery to the archaeologists.
Communication – The act of exchanging information or expressing ideas and feelings – Effective communication is essential for solving problems and working well in a group.
Police – A group of people who enforce laws and maintain public order – The police worked diligently to gather evidence and solve the case.
Believe – To accept something as true or real – I believe that with hard work and determination, we can achieve our goals.
Clue – A piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a mystery – The detective found a crucial clue that led to the resolution of the case.
Secret – Something that is kept hidden or not known by others – She shared a secret with her best friend, trusting her to keep it confidential.
Vision – The ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom – His vision for the project inspired the team to work towards a common goal.
Puzzle – A game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge – Solving the complex puzzle required patience and critical thinking skills.
Team – A group of people working together towards a common goal – The team collaborated effectively to complete the project on time.
Dilemma – A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives – She faced a dilemma when deciding whether to attend the concert or study for her exam.
