Christie Withrow
SLM521- Web Dropin #3
Mysteries on
the Web
What is a mystery? During this unit we will read mysteries and
discuss terms that go along with them.
How are mysteries different from regular stories? Put on your detective
hat, you are now Sherlock Holmes!
Click here to
solve The
Case of the Ruined Roses.
In your reading journals, write a paragraph about who you think
committed the crime and why.
Click on the names to find out who did it! Were you right?
Then take some time to view the rest of the site: http://kids.mysterynet.com/
Definition of mystery: (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/)
What are some mysteries that you have read or seen on television?
Make a list below and share with a partner.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
|
Term |
Definition |
Example |
|
Suspect |
Person accused of crime |
Mike, Sam, Alex |
|
Villain |
The bad guy |
Sam |
|
Victim |
The person harmed |
Coach |
|
Blue Herron |
A distraction |
Mike and Alex |
|
Side Kick |
Assistant to detective |
Max, Nina’s cousin |
|
Sleuth |
Detective |
Nina and You |
How do I write a mystery?
It’s a good idea to organize your clues (hints) so that you can
eliminate them one by one to help solve your case. Use something like this below.
Watch this video:
Magic School Bus Human Body 1, 2 and 3 and identify in your journal:
1. Who or what is the Blue Herron?
Activity: Who ate the
last piece of candy?
Unscramble the words. Then, take the underlined letter and write
it below to find out the answer to the question.
1.
L E S T U H
2.
TUSPSCSE
3.
ALLVINI
4.
TICVMU
5.
LUBE RERHNO
6.
SLECU
7.
UTRHT
Who ate the last piece of candy? 
* 1. SLEUTH 2. SUSPECT 3. VILLIAN 4. VICTIM 5. BLUE HERRON 6.
CLUES 7. TRUTH Answer: TEACHER
Try: solving Mystery
of the Haunted House for fun!
Challenge: Copy and
paste the link
http://www.abcteach.com/free/l/logic_mysterymathball.pdf into your browser for a Math Ball Mystery!
For
teachers – How to teach
mysteries to your students.
Check out these sites too!