Murder in a Big House – A Detective Role-Play Lesson

Turn your English class into a thrilling detective story!
In Murder in a Big House, students become inspectors and suspects, analyze clues, and solve the mystery of who killed Mr. Green — all while practicing grammar and communication skills.

This ready-to-use, interactive lesson brings together reading, speaking, critical thinking, and grammar (Past Simple & Past Continuous) in one exciting package.

Lesson Details

Level: A2 

Age: 11+
Time: 45–60 minutes
Group size: 7–8 students
Skills: Reading comprehension, speaking, grammar, logical reasoning.

What’s Included

• PowerPoint presentation  and PDF “Murder in a Big House” and 

• Character role cards for each student

• Teacher’s pack with answer keys and extension ideas