Department Q

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary investigative focus?Reopening and solving long-unsolved criminal cases, often referred to as 'cold cases'
2. What is the key personnel?Detective Carl Mørck, often assisted by Assad and Rose
3. Who is Detective Carl Mørck?Detective Carl Mørck is the main detective in the stories, working with assistants Assad and Rose to solve old crimes.
4. Why do the detectives in Department Q investigate old cases?They investigate old cases to give justice to victims and show that every story matters, even after many years.

Cold Case: An unsolved criminal investigation that has been inactive for a significant period, often due to lack of leads or resources.
Nordic Noir: A subgenre of crime fiction originating in Scandinavia, characterized by its bleak atmosphere, complex characters, and exploration of societal issues.
Adaptation: The process of transforming a literary work into another medium, such as a film or television series, while retaining its core narrative and thematic elements.
Forensic Science: The application of scientific methods and techniques to investigate crimes and analyze evidence.