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Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie - A Mystery Novel
Kaitlyn Fischer: Close-Reading Specialist
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In this 6-week course, students will read Agatha Christie's famous mystery novel, Murder on the Orient Express, by collaborating together to solve one of Detective Herucle Poirot's most difficult crimes - murder on a train.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 9
"Just after midnight, the famous Orient Express is stopped in its tracks by a snowdrift. By morning, the millionaire Samuel Edward Ratchett lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. One of his fellow passengers must be the murderer. "Isolated by the storm, detective Hercule Poirot must find the killer among a dozen of the dead man's enemies, before the murderer decides to strike again". - Citation provided below! As we read Murder on the Orient...
This class is taught in English.
Students will be able to...
- Join Our Novel Study
- Tackle the Influential, Controversial, and Significant Novel
- Introduce the Novel and Author
- Identify Elements of the Mystery Genre
- Explain Examples from Classic and Modern Novels
- Set Up for Class
- Discuss and Debate Controversial Statements
- Analyze Different Characters
- Differentiate and Compare Characters
- Examine and Discuss Banned Book Topics
- Show the Relationship of Actions and Consequences
- Analyze the Early Signs of Character Development
- Define and Identify the Symbolism of the Novel
- Define and Identify Paradoxes and Contradictions
- Provide Examples of Cliffhangers
- Identify the Climax and Resolution
- Explain the Role of Symbolism and Themes in a Novel
- Solve the MysteryI have taught this novel on Outschool through multiple course options. I have listed these below for you to view if you would like. I also teach several banned books and murder mysteries on Outschool while covering similar books in public schools.
Classes on Outschool where I have covered Fahrenheit 451 specifically:
- Classic Literature (Middle School Version): https://outschool.com/classes/classic-literature-a-novel-study-xkvxQwCz?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
- Classic Literature (High School Version): https://outschool.com/classes/classic-literature-novel-study-V9NC71b3?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_linkHomework Offered
Students will be asked to read the novel outside of class time since we will be spending our time in class discussing the novel, debating amongst ourselves, and analyzing the novel, history, and significance of the novel in the modern-day.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
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Students will be asked to purchase the novel or to get a copy of the novel for class. We will frequently reference the novel as we do our discussion so students are asked to bring their book to class every single day to make sure that they are able to participate and to be successful in our class discussions! Here are some links to locations where you can find copies of the novel! Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Orient-Express-Hercule-Mysteries/dp/0062073494/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1Y6Y6MES7OTW5&dchild=1&keywords=murder+on+the+orient+express+book&qid=1634678046&sr=8-1 Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/murder-on-the-orient-express-agatha-christie/1013985740?ean=9780062073501 Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Murder-on-the-Orient-Express-Audiobook/B00ENJ4J1K?qid=1634677734&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=3VMFCAE4XPS6DA44C9H9
While this is not a review for the novel, this link is to the CommonSenseMedia article on Murder on the Orient Express movie. The movie is a pretty good representation of the novel's violence. As it is a murder mystery, our discussions will center around crimes and the violence centered around them. Students are encouraged to reach out about these topics and to ask questions if they have any struggles with both myself and their parents. Please feel free to reach out about if you have any questions or concerns!
- https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/murder-on-the-orient-expressStar Educator
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My name is Kaitlyn Fischer and I have taught English to students as young as nine through eighteen in both Missouri and Colorado. I am a close-reading specialist and have a lot of experience teaching students close-reading strategies including...
Group Class
$85
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
40 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
2-6 learners per class
