Summer Camp: Mystery Writers

Completed by 4 learners

Ages 7-10

Live Group Class

Students learn critical thinking skills, reading skills and writing skills while solving mysteries

Debbie Davey Fukuda, M.Ed.

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(86 reviews)

Live video meetings

5x per week, 1 week

2-8 learners per class

45 min

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What's included

5 live meetings

3 hrs 45 mins in-class hours

Assessment

Students will receive feedback.

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 4

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 learn vocabulary for mystery stories and about the different types of mysteries. They will also read a mystery and find the different elements within the text.

Class 2: Students will review vocabulary, find the elements of a mystery in the text and learn about how one writes a mystery through a YouTube video.

Class 3: Students will read a mystery story mentor text and then write a draft of the beginning of the story.

Class 4: Students will read a mystery story mentor text and write a draft of the end of the story.

Class 5: Students will write a final draft of their story.

Learning Goals

Students will develop critical thinking skills; develop reading comprehension questions; elements of a mystery story and develop writing skills by utilizing a narrative structure.

Other Details

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Debbie Davey Fukuda, M.Ed.

Joined February, 2023

4.9

86reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

Hi, I’m Debbie (short for Deborah)—a fun, experienced teacher who loves helping kids grow as writers. I believe learning should be joyful and purposeful
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I have a degree in Creative Writing from Eastern Oregon University and a Master’s in Elementary Education from Lesley University. I’ve spent over a decade as an English as a Second Language teacher and now teach full-time on Outschool while writing children's books.

Writing has been my passion since childhood. I never begged for candy or toys—just fresh notebooks and cool pens! That early love grew into a career. I’ve published two children’s books—A Walk in Town and A Holiday Stroll—which celebrate the beauty of diverse communities. My stories reflect my life: I’m a foster mom to refugee teens, and my husband is Japanese-American.

I create a warm, welcoming classroom where your child will feel safe, supported, and challenged. I love playing word games and building relationships with students—but I also set clear expectations. We aim for quality work, and I’ll help your child find their voice and grow in confidence as a writer.

Let’s make learning meaningful—and fun!