English
So You Want to Write...a Mystery
Whether spooky or just plain strange, learn how to grip your reader with suspense and add an air of curiosity and bafflement as we plan and create a mystery story in this one time class.
8-11
year old learners
3rd-5th
US Grade Level
1-6
learners per class
$13
Charged upfront
Meets once
55 minute class
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
In this one time class, learners will investigate the elements that make up a mystery story and how to: plan out a story around a mysterious event introduce a complication or problem explore how the problem creates conflict and/ or a puzzle for the characters make the puzzle or conflict create tension and suspense provide a solution and tie the story together at the end. Learners will explore how to use descriptive writing effectively, as well as technical aspects such as punctuation,...
Students will gain understanding of the elements of a mystery story and begin to use them effectively. Students will be able to plan out their story and have a deeper understanding of conflict, consequence, enigma and resolution within a plot.
Writing is my passion and as well as majoring in English at university, I've almost 20 years experience in teaching English in primary schools (4-11-year-olds) and also as a Home Educator. Over those years I have regularly worked with groups of children specifically on English writing skills.
Homework is not set for this class but students may wish to begin or continue their stories after class and may share via the class page if they like.
A notebook and something to write with.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Informal assessment within class.
55 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
Not applicable to this class.
All content will be created by me especially for the class.
Teacher
Tracy LambertBuilding confidence and a love of learning with a student centred approach and fun along the way.
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Lives in the
United Kingdom208 total reviews
280 completed classes
About Me
Hello and thank you for stopping by to find out a little more about me. I hail from the UK and live in Kent (the bottom right-hand corner as you look at the map!) I graduated from the University of Exeter with a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree...
