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Unit 4
MYSTERY
ELEMENTARY, MY DEAR
WATSON
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Week 1
We will define characteristics and elements of the mystery
genre. We will also read a few short mysteries while waiting
for our mystery book to arrive.
Week 2 - 5
We will read our mystery book and discuss these topics within
our story:
story elements, plot sequence, conflicts, allusions,
mood and tone, etc.
Week 4 & 5
Students will write their own mystery.
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Time Frame: 4 to 5 weeks
Unit Description: The unit focuses on reading, writing, and responding to the mystery genre.
Mysteries require students to sort out plots, employ logistics, make predictions, and analyze
characters. Comparing and contrasting specific mystery elements allow students to develop
critical thinking and problem-solving skills and encourages student expression and response to
the text. As mysteries follow the narrative structure, fiction elements are defined and
analyzed. Creating and presenting an original mystery provides an opportunity for student
application of a writing process. Vocabulary development and grammar instruction occur within
the context of the literature and student writing.
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