Secondary Case

The Influencer

A high-engagement investigation designed for secondary classrooms. Students interrogate realistic evidence, build a defensible timeline, and write clear, evidence-backed conclusions as the case unfolds.

Age Group:  Grades 7-11 (Ages 11-16) | Middle & High School

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One-off purchase. No subscriptions.

Buy once, then run the case year after year. Use it with as many groups as you want, whenever it fits your schedule.

  • Reuse year after year
  • Any number of groups
  • Print what you need
  • Delivered via secure portal
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For just $455.00 more, get every case plus all future releases

The Influencer is $295.00. A TDE Membership is $750.00 and unlocks every current investigation in our library, plus every new case released throughout your membership year, all under one whole-school licence.

  • Every current case
  • All new releases
  • Whole-school license
  • Unlimited groups
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Case Overview

The Influencer

The Influencer is a secondary-level detective case set in Anchors Bay. Students take on the role of investigators, working through a structured case file to build a clear timeline, identify inconsistencies, and test competing explanations against the evidence.

Designed for middle and high school (grades 7-11), the case builds confidence with inference, sequencing, source evaluation, and evidence-based writing. Reading becomes purposeful because every document matters, and every conclusion must be justified.

Who Is This Case For?

Flexible enough for any secondary setting

English

Middle & High School Units (Grades 7-11)

A high-engagement case file that strengthens inference, explanation, and evidence-based writing. Run it as a sequence or as shorter stage-by-stage lessons.

  • Close reading with a real purpose
  • Structured writing built from evidence
  • Discussion that rewards careful reasoning
Cross-curricular

PSHE, Media, Critical Thinking

Supports discussion around online behaviour, credibility, and how narratives form. Students learn to separate claims from evidence and justify conclusions carefully.

  • Source evaluation and credibility
  • Reasoning and argument structure
  • Clear, defensible conclusions
Library

Reading for Pleasure (Teens)

A mystery format that hooks students who do not usually choose to read. Ideal for small groups, lunchtime clubs, or a shared library focus.

  • High-interest reading with a payoff
  • Detective club and enrichment sessions
  • Motivates reluctant readers without stigma
Enrichment

Clubs, Intervention, Transition

Perfect for after-school clubs and intervention groups. Students collaborate, build case notes, and practise structured reasoning in a motivating format.

  • Oral communication and structured discussion
  • Reasoning and justification practice
  • High-engagement intervention format

A Complete Investigation

Everything you need to run the case

1

Open the Stage

Release stage one in your portal and share the evidence with your class.

2

Read, Discuss, Complete

Students work through documents, make notes, and justify conclusions in writing.

3

Unlock the Next Stage

Release new evidence when you are ready. Each stage tightens the case.

Everything Included

Your Case Pack

Full Case File

Realistic documents and exhibits organised into stages for a structured investigation.

Facilitator Guidance

Clear prompts plus task answers so you can guide discussion and keep momentum.

Teaching Guidance

Structured activities targeting inference, sequencing, and evidence-based writing.

Task Sheets

Printable sheets for annotation, case notes, and structured written responses.

Extension Activities

Extra challenges for clubs, deeper projects, and higher-level reasoning tasks.

Facilitator Dashboard

Everything organised online in one place with stage release controls.

Access anywhere online
Download and print freely
Reuse year after year

What Students Say

Feedback from secondary classrooms

It actually made me read properly because I needed to prove my point.

Grade 8 13 years old

It felt like we were solving something real, not just doing English.

Grade 9 14 years old

The evidence made the writing easier because you already had something to argue.

Grade 10 15 years old

I liked that you had to back it up. You could not just guess.

Grade 11 16 years old

Ready to Get Started?

Download the info pack or get in touch to discuss how The Influencer fits your secondary setting.

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