Mysteries are everywhere. From a friend’s secretive behaviour to the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, mysteries challenge us to make predictions, gather clues, and support our suspicions with evidence.
When students read and write mysteries, they have opportunities to form and test hypotheses, evaluate clues, and conduct research. Activities are provided for whole class, small group, and individual instruction. Teachers can reinforce vital literacy skills and strategies by introducing students to the mystery genre and meet curriculum standards while reading and writing intriguing tales. Writing and Reading Mysteries contains lesson plans, worksheets and book lists, which cash be used to enhance literacy instruction while students read any mystery novel or short story!
Writing and Reading Mysteries contains lesson plans, worksheets and book lists, which cash be used to enhance literacy instruction while students read any mystery novel or short story! Annotated lists of mysteries appropriate for specific ages and reading abilities are also included.
The book’s major sections are:
- Mysteries at Home
- Mysteries in History
- Clues and Cues
- Skills and Strategies
- Making Predictions
- Mysteries and Poetry
- Literature Based Mysteries
- Mysterious Oral Reading
