Features of a Detective Mystery Story KS2 Display Poster

How can I use this features of a detective mystery story poster?

This downloadable and printable poster will be perfect to display in your KS2 classroom as part of a unit of work on detective mystery stories. It clearly explains the main features of this genre, with all key words presented in bold. 

Your pupils can refer to the poster to support their reading of detective mystery stories, such as 'The Curious Case of the Stolen Show' from Twinkl Originals. In addition, the poster can be used to support children when they are planning, writing and evaluating their own detective mystery story.

A summary of 'The Curious Case of the Stolen Show':

The hero of this exciting Twinkl Originals story is Demi, a fan of detective stories, magic and superstar singer Amasi. Just as Demi's hero is about to perform in her home city of Sheffield, she discovers that her prized guitar has been stolen. 

With the prospect of a cancelled show, Demi springs into action. Desperate that the show should still go on, she turns detective, determined to track down the thief and reunite Amasi with her beloved guitar.

What features are often included in a detective mystery story?

The following are often features of a detective mystery story:

• a closed setting where the number of suspects is small and certain
• several characters who are possible suspects with a motive for the crime
• a hunt for a missing object
• a red herring clue which turns out to mean nothing