Lost Library Mystery

This engaging worksheet helps students in Grades 2, 3, and 4 build reading comprehension through a short mystery-style story about a boy named Ethan who misplaces his library book. Students practice close reading, identifying key details, sequencing events, making inferences, and text analysis as they underline evidence and answer detective-themed comprehension questions.

Targeted Skills

• Key Details and Evidence (Grades 2-4)
  Students locate and underline important details that explain how the main problem is solved.
• Reading Comprehension Strategies
  Learners answer questions that require careful rereading and attention to story clues.
• Inference and Conclusion Skills
  Students draw logical conclusions based on information implied in the text.
• Story Structure and Sequencing
  Readers track events in order to understand how the narrative unfolds and resolves.

Classroom & Home Use

• Teacher-Designed Resource
  Created by educators with elementary ELA standards and student needs in mind.
• Active Reading Focus
  Underlining key details keeps students engaged and accountable while reading.
• Flexible Implementation
  Ideal for independent practice, small groups, literacy centers, or homework.
• Supports Skill Development
  Helps students learn how to identify relevant information without being overwhelmed.

This printable reading comprehension worksheet builds confidence in close reading, identifying key ideas, sequencing events, and drawing conclusions from text. By combining an approachable mystery with structured questions, it encourages careful thinking and active engagement. It’s a no-prep resource that works equally well in classroom settings and homeschool environments to support strong foundational reading skills.

This worksheet is part of our Grade 4 Reading Comprehension collection.