Lost Library Mystery

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a short story about Ethan, a boy who misplaces his library book. As they read, students must underline three key details that explain how Ethan solves the problem. Afterward, they answer detective-style comprehension questions that require close reading and inference. This activity strengthens students’ ability to locate text evidence, sequence events, and draw conclusions. It also encourages attention to detail and active engagement with narrative structure. Students practice identifying relevant information to build reading accuracy and comprehension confidence.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension and Text Analysis

English Language Arts – Key Ideas and Details

English Language Arts – Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions

English Language Arts – Story Structure and Sequencing

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