- 228 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
Mysteries in the Classroom
About This Book
Celebrated author Nancy Polette offers a complete mystery literature guide for primary, intermediate, and middle school mysteries. Librarians and teachers alike will find this engaging title from popular author Nancy Polette a joy to use, and the information it offers is a sure way to engage students in literature. Mysteries in the Classroom introduces 23 reading strategies tied to the National Standards in Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies that can be used with any mystery. Booktalks and activities are presented for 17 favorite mystery series and 6 favorite authors. The book includes hands-on activities to introduce each series and author, booktalks for the Edgar Allan Poe Juvenile Mystery Award winners from 1979 to 2008, and step-by-step directions for turning booktalks into readers theatre presentations. An especially exciting feature is a section contributed by Newberry-award winning author Richard Peck in which he guides budding young writers in coauthoring a mystery with him. Grades 1-6
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contents
- Introduction
- National Standards for Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies
- Part One: Strategies for Any Mystery
- Part Two: Mystery Literature Guides
- Part Three: Favorite Mystery Series and Authors
- Part Four: Edgar Allan Poe Award Winners
- Part Five: A Unique Opportunity!
- Index