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Sharpen your student’s listening skills by asking them to help solve a crime!<\/p>\n

Read the provided script (on the printable), while allowing your students time to review their worksheets. When you finish the script, ask your students who the suspects are\u2014who stole the necklace, a.k.a. who listened?<\/p>\n

Download your free Detective Directions printable!<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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