Creative Writing: Reading and Writing Mysteries
Students learn reading comprehension, critical thinking skills and writing skills while reading and writing a mystery.
Debbie Davey Fukuda, M.Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(76)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
Students will not have homework, but are encouraged to read Mystery novels outside of class.Assessment
Students will receive in-depth feedback on their stories.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Intermediate - Advanced Level
Students will learn to both analyze mysteries and then write their own under the guidance of a writer with a Bachelor's in Creative Writing and a Master's in Education. Students will learn the elements of a mystery, read mysteries to identify the plot, and then write their own mystery story. Class 1: Students will be introduced to vocabulary for a mystery (i.e. witness, alibi, culprit, etc.) Then they will read a mystery. Class 2: Students will work on vocabulary related to a mystery read a mystery and then answer comprehension questions. Class 3: Students will work on vocabulary related to a mystery read a mystery and then answer comprehension questions. Class 4: Students will read a mystery and then use a template to write a mystery.
Learning Goals
Define elements of a mystery novel; read for comprehension; practice critical thinking as they read the stories; organize writing; practice writing skills and follow the multi-step writing process.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will have a Google Doc shared with them where they will write their story.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will refer to two 5th grade level short story mysteries and a worksheet from Scholastic with information about mysteries.
Joined February, 2023
4.9
76reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have a Master's in Elementary Education and a Bachelor's in Creative Writing. I am currently working on a children's book that has been viewed within the writer community and am a member of the international organization, Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators.Reviews
Live Group Class
$70
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-8 learners per class
