"The Mystery of the Missing Cookies" worksheet with a story and comprehension questions.

- I would have looked for physical evidence, like crumbs on their clothes or hands, and checked if their alibis were believable.
- The main clue is that the children had crumbs around their mouths, which directly links them to eating the cookies. Their alibis (reading, playing with dolls, drawing) are also weak because they don’t prevent someone from sneaking a cookie.
- Ben said he was too busy reading a book. Emily claimed she was playing with her dolls. Sam insisted he was drawing a picture.
- The main problem is that the cookies disappeared before dinner, and the children are lying about who ate them.
- Based on the story, it’s likely that all three children ate the cookies. The crumbs around their mouths are strong evidence, and their excuses are not convincing since none of their activities would leave visible crumbs unless they were eating.