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Mystery Book Club: Sharpen Your Observation and Deduction Skills

Completed by 18 learners
Ages 6-10
Live Group Class
In this camp, students will participate in a novel study while they learn about the elements of mystery writing.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(143 reviews)

Live video meetings
2x per week, 4 weeks
3-8 learners per class
45 min

What's included

8 live meetings
6 in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 4
Mystery novels help to improve comprehension and critical thinking skills.  They help readers to think differently and to pay attention to details they may not normally notice.  In this class, learners will explore the mystery genre in an interactive and engaging environment.  The teacher will read aloud “The Great Mouse Detective- Basil of Baker Street” by Eve Titus.  Basil is a famous mouse sleuth who lives in the cellar of Sherlock Holmes’ house on Baker Street.  Basil admires and learns from his idol by listening at his feet and solving his own mysteries.  Through discussions and activities, learners will analyze characters, use clues to make predictions, apply deductive reasoning,  organize facts, and increase critical thinking skills.  In addition to reading the novel and engaging in group discussions, students will discover the skills needed to be a great detective, understand the elements  of mystery writing,  and learn detective terms like crime, clues, suspects, and red herring.  They will participate in fun detective activities such as: becoming observant, cracking secret codes, making and using invisible ink, fingerprinting, deducing, and creating their own Paper Bag Mystery.
Reading schedule:
Class 1 Chapters 1 & 2
Class 2 Chapters 3 & 4
Class 3 Chapters 5 & 6
Class 4 Chapters 7 & 8
Class 5 Chapters 9 & 10
Class 6 Chapters 11 & 12
Class 7 Chapters 13 & 14
Class 8 Chapter 15

Learning Goals

Students will improve their understanding of the mystery genre and identify the elements of a mystery story.  Learners will be able to demonstrate this understanding with their  Paper Bag Mystery.

Other Details

Supply List
Handouts will be provided.  Students will require a paper bag, glue and writing materials for the paper bag mystery and a folder for their detective files.  Copy of the book not necessary.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined June, 2020
4.9
143reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hello, my name is Neda, but my students call me Mrs. Topic. I love to teach Language Arts, especially reading and writing.  I am a licensed  elementary school teacher in Canada.  In my 25 years of teaching in public schools,  I have taught all subjects from Kindergarten to grade 6, but I am certified to teach K-10.   I have Specialist qualifications in Special Eduction and ESL, and I have taught ESL for many years.  I have a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Ottawa.

Over the course of my career, I have received numerous awards for excellence in teaching, including the Director of Education Commendation and the Ministry of Education ESL/Kindergarten Lead teacher.  I am a lifelong learner, and I strive to foster a passion for and a love of learning in my students.   I believe that the key to education is the joy of discovery.  Children have different learning styles and require differentiation to meet with success in school.  It is my goal to provide my students with a well rounded education through an emphasis on academic excellence.  

I am married and the mother of 4 adult children, and a grandmother of 5. My life has always been blessed with the laughter of children.  In addition to spending time with family,   I love to walk, travel, read, paint, and play with my grandkids.

 I look forward to teaching your children at  Outschool.

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