Students will add predictions and notes about each character as they work through the episodes. You will find a few different printing options to choose from in the Teacher version. The Clue File is available in full-page format (more room for writing) or in a paper saving format (same as _Student_ version). 

In the _Teacher_ version, you will also find full-page images of each character that you can use for a variety of activities. Make sure that your students have the Clue Files handy to use with each episode. 

Clue File

Print one Detective's Dictionary for each student. Your students will use this document to record notes about vocabulary, idioms, and expressions learned throughout the series. Each lesson includes vocabulary review tasks that require students to work with their Detective's Dictionary.

Detective's Dictionary

In this introduction to the series, Principal Davidson speaks with an angry parent about the fire alarms that have been disrupting exams at Mountain Berry High. Principal Davidson assures the parent that Detective Bossley is going to get to the bottom of things.  

A Recipe for Disaster

In episode 2, Detective Bossley speaks to Principal Davidson. He gets some leads about possible suspects, and vows to solve the case in no time. 

Leave It to Me

Detective Bossley questions his first suspect. Maximillian is known as a troublemaker, but he swears he has changed and that his hands are clean. 

Crunch Time

Detective Bossley goes off school property and heads to a tattoo parlor. He meets with Clarissa, Mountain Berry High's class clown, who swears that fire alarms are no laughing matter.

No Laughing Matter

Vocabulary and comprehension check for Episodes 1–4. 



Quiz 1: Episodes 1–4

Detective Bossley heads to the billiards hall to question Clarissa's brother. Aaron is no longer a student at Mountain Berry High, but he may have some useful information to share. 

Double or Nothing

With a lead from Aaron, Detective Bossley heads to the football field to speak to the captain of Mountain Berry High's football team. Danny thinks the detective is wasting his time.

Back in the Day

The fire alarm goes off while the detective is discussing the case with Mr. Murphy, the computer teacher. Is this a clue?

Here We Go Again

The new girl at Mountain Berry High may be Detective Bossley's prime suspect. In this episode, the detective catches up with Sue Miller in the library and tries to catch her in a lie. 

Cut to the Chase

Vocabulary and comprehension check for Episodes 5–8. 



Quiz 2: Episodes 5–8

Detective Bossley thinks the new girl may be guilty, but the school president, Valerie, thinks he is barking up the wrong tree. Will Valerie clear Sue's name?

Think Outside the Box

In this lesson, Detective Bossley checks in with Principal Davidson to see if there are any staff members who may have anything to do with the prank. 

Seeing Eye to Eye

The detective decides to have a quick chat with Mr. Eaton, the ESL teacher, since Principal Davidson mentioned that this teacher likes to rock the boat. Detective Bossley doesn't think anything will come of this, but he's running out of ideas.

A Hidden Agenda

The case is closed. Or is it? Detective Bossley makes one more stop at the principal's office and walks in on an intriguing conversation. 

Playing It Safe

Vocabulary and comprehension check for Episodes 9–12. 



Quiz 3: Episodes 9–12

Detective Bossley is back with a new case that takes place in a high school. A prankster is pulling the school's fire alarm, causing a daily headache for students and staff. Who is behind this annoying prank, and what is the motive?

Detective Series 2