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The Million Dollar Mystery Game (ESL Friendly)

Participate in a live murder mystery game! Who will be to blame? Was it Doctor Turquoise in the family room with the stethoscope? Chef Mustard in the kitchen with the candlestick? Or was it you?! Great for ESL learners!
Courtney D
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Class

What's included

1 live meeting
2 in-class hours

Class Experience

Sections with fewer than the minimum needed to play the game (8)  will be rescheduled with at least 3 days notice. 
This class/game can also be played across four 30 minute meetings. 

Party Prep:
Students will be asked to review the character list and leave a comment with their preferences before the live meeting.

Stage One: Intro
We will review our game schedule, rules, digital tools, and characters. We will review reading in character, and character assignments will be announced!

Homework: Students will be sent their character sheets containing top secret info. Please review the sheet, and be prepared to read your intro speech to the class. (Optional: Create a costume and/or props for your part) 

Part Two: 
Students will read their character introductions. We will all witness the reading of will, read by Professor Periwinkle. Students will be assigned to be a suspect or detective for the next part. We will make our initial guesses, and play a party game if time allows. 

Homework: Review the suspect or detective document sent to you. Be prepared to read/act it out. 

Part Three: 
Round one of investigations and evidence presentations. Second guesses will be recorded. The roles for suspect and detective are reversed.

Homework: Review the suspect or detective document sent to you. Be prepared to read/act it out. 

Part Four: 
The final round of investigations and evidence presentations take place. 
Final votes are cast. Awards are given out. The murderer is revealed! 

Post party: 
You are welcome to leave a review of your class experience, but please be careful not to share any spoilers with potential partiers! 

About the game:
The millionaire, Robert Red, was mysteriously murdered in his mansion! Robert's friends, relatives, and workers are surprised and saddened to learn about his death. The police remained puzzled as to who could have taken the millionaire's life. As one of Robert's confidants, you are invited to his will reading party where you will receive your share of the inheritance money. HOWEVER, during the party, you and everyone else will be working to figure out who is responsible for Robert's death. Once you solve the puzzle, you will receive the money Robert promised to each of his friends in the will. 

Characters:
The Butler, The Maid, The Footman, The Cook, The Agent, The Co-Star, The Accountant, The Doctor, The Little Sister, The Older Brother, The Lawyer, The Chauffeur, The Dog Walker, The Gardener, #1 Fan, The Best Friend.

Learning Goals

Students will improve their social skills,  reading skills, acting skills and more in this fun group party style class!
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
Private PDF files will be sent to the students outside of the meeting time. You will need to print, or have viewing access for these digital files during the game/meeting. Reading, or help from an adult is required.
 2 files available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
If you are interested hosting your own private game, I highly recommend NightofMystery.com I have purchased the commercial licenses for their kids mysteries, and several private mysteries for adults.
Joined January, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Welcome!
My name is Courtney! I have a Bachelor of Science in Health Science Education from Kent State University.  I am also TESOL certified. I have been teaching since 2008. I started teaching exclusively online in the Fall of 2016. I teach science, ESL, Health, and math classes. Many of my classes have a fun theme! I believe students should be comfortable, engaged, and interested while learning. 

In my free time, I like to learn, create, and enjoy nature. Some of my hobbies include Oculus Quest, hiking, kayaking, dancing, camping, painting, calligraphy, and music. 
I enjoyed reading the Harry Potter and Warriors series and have created classes with similar themes. I am always open to creating new classes with themes that will interest my students!

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$18

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Meets once
120 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
8-16 learners per class

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