OCTOBER:
Suspense, mystery, and gripping plots are all elements of mysteries. Students will be learning about the genre of mysteries in the month of October. Students will be engaged in intriguing mystery stories and activities. I recommend the following mysteries to read: Westing Game by Ellen Raskin, Sammy Keyes by Wendelin Van Draanen, Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys series, and a new mystery called Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff. Let's make a mystery "to read list." Students, what mystery books do you recommend other students to read? (Student feedback welcomed!)
Students checked out mystery books during a book pass. Every night students will independently read a mystery for at least twenty minutes every night. Books need to be read and a plot diagram completed by October 29th. By reading every night, students will be entertained by a good book and earn a reward coupon from "Pizza Hut Book It" program. I will check the reading log every Monday. Students, set a reading goal...how many books are you going to read in the month of October? (Student feedback welcomed!)
What did you learn about the mystery genre this month? (Student feedback welcomed!)
Well what are you waiting for? Let's get reading! Mrs. Wells
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