Bring structure, discussion, and evidence-based thinking to your study of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express without piecing together materials from multiple sources.

This complete high school ELA novel study includes reading support, vocabulary practice, suspect and evidence tracking, higher-level discussion and analysis, a final assessment, and teacher materials. The resource is organized around Parts I, II, and III of the novel, making it easy to use the full sequence or select only the pieces that work for your class.

Students move beyond simple plot recall as they track clues, examine what characters claim, consider contradictions, revise their theories, and support their ideas with evidence from the novel. The included discussion prompts and written-response options also give students opportunities to analyze Christie’s choices and think more deeply about the mystery as it develops.

What’s Included

• Reading Guide: 37 questions organized by Parts I, II, and III
• Vocabulary Guide & Practice: 24 words, with 8 words for each part of the novel
• Suspect & Evidence Tracker: passenger overview, evidence notes, and final case synthesis
• Discussion & Analysis: 9 higher-level prompts, Quick Reflection, and optional written response
• Final Assessment: 29 questions worth 40 points, including 26 objective questions, 2 short responses, and 1 extended response
• Teacher Guide & Quick Start
• Reading Guide Suggested Answer Key
• Vocabulary Answer Key
• Teacher Discussion Notes
• Final Assessment Answer Key

The materials are designed to be flexible. Use the entire novel study from beginning to end, assign selected activities, or use individual components to supplement your existing unit.

This resource works especially well for teachers who want students to follow the mystery carefully without giving away the solution too early. The suspect and evidence materials help students organize a large cast of characters while keeping the focus on clues, reasoning, and interpretation.

Perfect For

High school English classes studying Murder on the Orient Express, including mystery units, novel studies, independent reading units, and literature courses looking for a structured but flexible approach to the text.

Please note: This resource does not include a copy of the novel. Students will need access to Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie.