The case of the silver bat: a Halloween whodunnit
An original detective story set at a hotel costume ball, where a silver trophy disappears in the dark; students read for detail, use must, might and can't to weigh the clues, solve the mystery and write the ending.
B1Adults45 minShort storyFree
About this lesson
A B1 reading lesson (short story). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.
- Level
- B1
- Skill
- Reading
- Type
- Short story
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 45 minutes
- Topic
- Halloween
- Activities
- Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, True / False, Multiple choice, Gap-fill
- Key words
- whodunnit, trophy, ball, glass case, clue, retired, in a row, impossible
- Access
- Free
By the end, students can
- Read a short detective story closely for clues and details
- Use must, might and can't to make deductions about the present
- Solve a mystery in pairs and write the detective's explanation