Solving Mysteries through Critical Questioning. Students learn to think beyond literal meaning! A Case of Red Herrings develops students' inferential and deductive thinking skills for more effective reading, listening, and logical thinking. The activities also encourage creative brainstorming and flexible thinking. Methods: Given a seemingly contradictory statement, students must practice good thinking strategies and formulate astute "yes/no" questions to help them discover the solution to each mystery. Resolutions are often funny, adding appeal to the activities. Teaching Support: Includes tips, suggestions, answers, a sample questioning session, and graphic organizer sheets to keep track of deductions. 38 activities. License: reproducible.