Be A Detective! Solve Mysteries! A Class for Super Sleuths
Join this exhilarating class where students become detectives and solve mysteries! We will meet 1x per week and solve a new case each week!
Heather T, ELA and Reading Specialist
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(5)
New on Outschool
What's included
8 live meetings
4 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Students will receive their own detective badge at the end of this course!Certificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
In this engaging and interactive class, students will dive into the world of mystery and detective fiction. Each session, they will read a short mystery story and work together to analyze clues, identify suspects, and solve the case before the big reveal. Through discussion and critical thinking exercises, students will develop their problem-solving skills, learn to recognize literary techniques used in suspenseful storytelling, and explore the structure of a well-crafted mystery. By the end of the course, students will have honed their analytical skills while enjoying thrilling tales of intrigue and deduction.
Learning Goals
Students will use problem solving skills, reading strategies, and deductive reasoning to analyze various short mysteries.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
A Fair Use of Science
Students will solve a mystery related to a school Science Fair. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
A Not So Sweet Surprise
Solve this mystery related to Camp Netop! 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Mystery of the Stolen Skateboard
Help Melissa track down a missing skateboard! 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Case of the Missing Slippers
Where exactly are Paisley's slippers?! 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Pencil and a small detective like notepad if they wish to take notes and gather evidence!
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2025
5.0
5reviews
New on Outschool
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from East Carolina University
As a teacher, I know it can be hard to engage readers. This is perfect activity to foster close reading skills inside an element of fun!Reviews
Live Group Course
$6
weekly1x per week, 8 weeks
30 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
1-6 learners per class
