The first semester focuses on two main units. The first looks at the evolution of classic mystery elements. We start with Agatha Christie's And Then Were None and follow it with Gretchen McNeil's Ten. Our second unit is our true crime unit. We study actual crimes, examine the evidence, and create theories based off of the information we have. This unit finishes with true crime presentations.
The second semester focuses on Sherlock Holmes. We read some of the classic stories, see how he has been transformed in pop culture through the years, and see how the techniques are represented in modern YA literature. During this unit, students also study a classroom crime scene and create a short story based on the clues they find.
The second semester focuses on Sherlock Holmes. We read some of the classic stories, see how he has been transformed in pop culture through the years, and see how the techniques are represented in modern YA literature. During this unit, students also study a classroom crime scene and create a short story based on the clues they find.
Documents
Click on the following link titles to view a general outline of material that may be covered during the year and to see my syllabus (containing classroom expectations and guidelines).
Syllabus
Syllabus