Mystery at Maple Street

This engaging grammar worksheet helps students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 strengthen verb identification, reading comprehension, and sentence analysis skills through a mystery-themed passage. Acting as grammar detectives, learners read a short “witness statement,” underline each verb, and label it as an action or linking verb, reinforcing grammar conventions, contextual understanding, and narrative language awareness.

Learning Goals

• Verb Identification (Grades 3-5)
  Students locate verbs accurately within a connected mystery passage.
• Action vs. Linking Verbs
  Learners classify verbs as Action (A) or Linking (L) to understand verb function.
• Reading Comprehension & Analysis
  Close reading supports understanding of how verbs contribute to meaning in narrative text.
• Grammar in Context
  Practice connects grammar rules to authentic sentence structures and storytelling.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with elementary language arts standards.
• High-Interest Theme
  The mystery format keeps students motivated and focused on careful reading.
• Easy to Implement
  Clear directions make this worksheet suitable for independent work, centers, or homework.
• Supports Language Development
  Reinforces writing mechanics, grammar accuracy, and contextual vocabulary use.

This printable worksheet gives students meaningful practice with verb usage, classification, and grammar analysis within an engaging narrative. By identifying and labeling verbs in context, learners build stronger reading fluency, grammar confidence, and understanding of language conventions. Ideal for both classroom instruction and homeschool use, this no-prep resource supports effective grammar practice through close reading and critical thinking.

This worksheet is part of our Action vs. Linking Verbs collection.