Week 1
Lesson 1
Introduction to the Story
Read aloud: Chapters 1 and 2 
Discuss main characters- Cam Jansen and Eric
Activity: Create character profiles or trading cards
Homework: Draw a picture of Cam and Eric solving a mystery
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Setting Exploration
Read aloud: Chapters 3 and 4
Discuss the setting of the story and its importance to the mystery
Activity: Create a map of the key locations mentioned in the chapters
Homework: Write a description or draw a picture of one of the key locations
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Plot Development
Read aloud: Chapters 5 and 6
Discuss the plot and sequence of events
Activity: Create a timeline of events from the chapters
Homework: Write or draw the next event in Cam's investigation
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Clue Gathering
Read aloud: Chapters 7 and 8
Discuss the clues discovered so far and their significance
Activity: Create a clue board with the clues and their possible meanings
Homework: Write a prediction about who might be the thief
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Problem Solving
Read aloud: Chapters 9 and 10
Discuss problem-solving strategies used by Cam and Eric
Activity: Create a problem-solving chart with steps and solutions
Homework: Write a sentence about how Cam and Eric solve problems
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Creative Retelling
Read aloud: Chapters 11 and 12
Discuss the resolution of the mystery and key themes
Activity: Retell the story using character profiles, the map, and the clue board
Homework: Draw or write an alternate ending for the story