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Curated OER

Authors of the Past and Present

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners research a chosen author. In this authors lesson, students pick one author from the list provided, do research, and write a paper.
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Curated OER

Congressional Scenarios

For Teachers 7th - 11th
In this U.S. government worksheet, students read 12 scenarios pertaining to government intervention and determine what to do as lawmakers in response to each of the scenarios.
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Curated OER

Probability or Ability?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Pupils use their non-dominant hand to catch candy which they tossed in the air. They estimate how many they catch in a second round. They record and determine how the probability changed the second time.
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Curated OER

Bon Voyage - Literature Travel Unit

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders locate and interpret information about the culture of another country using multi-media tools. Students read and interpret literature about characters and cultures from a foreign country. Students create a travel guide...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: What's in a Mystery? Exploring and Identifying Mystery Elements

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Contains plans for seven lessons that teach students about the plot structure, character, and setting of the mystery genre. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Everyone Loves a Mystery a Genre Study

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Contains plans for lessons that teach about the mystery story genre, including its story elements and vocabulary. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well as...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Hound of the Baskervilles 1: Meet Sherlock Holmes

For Students 9th - 10th
Students investigate the iconic and much-beloved character of Sherlock Holmes, as well as the mystery genre, in this excerpt from Masterpiece's 2002 version of The Hound of the Baskervilles. As students are introduced to Holmes, they use...
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Mystery

For Students 9th - 10th
This slideshow focuses on the genre of mystery; it provides background, compares and contrasts mystery and crime fiction, lists the common elements of mystery, and provides literary examples with Nancy Drew and Agatha Christie novels.
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Harold D. Underdown

Writing Mysteries for Children's Magazines

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent resource for anyone looking to write in the literary genre of mystery, especially for children. Includes helpful information and tips for writers on topics such as publishing and content.
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Other

Mystery Net: Edgar Allan Poe

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography and analysis of the writing of Edgar Allan Poe. Examines Poe's contribution to the mystery genre. Also provides the text of several of Poe's writings.
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E Reading Worksheets

E Reading Worksheets: Genre Activities

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
This learning module features "genre" as the topic for PowerPoint presentations, lessons, and quizzes. Numerous projects with the "genre" theme are available for further exploration as opportunities for more in-depth investigations.
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Other

Mystery Net: The Fun Way to Learn in the Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This online resource is for any teacher planning on using mysteries in the classroom. Includes lessons, links, and reasons to use mysteries in the classroom.
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Website
Other

American Film Institute: Top Ten Mysteries

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a top-ten list of the greatest mystery movies of all time, as chosen through a poll of leaders in the creative community. Number one is "Vertigo," which was released in 1958.
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TES Global

Tes: "Mystery: What Happened to the Princes in the Tower?" Booklet

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students are asked to solve the mystery of what became of the two princes, Edward and Richard, who were sent to the Tower of London when their father died. Edward was in line to become king. Can you...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Expository Escapade: Detective's Handbook

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Working on higher-level thinking skills with your readers is made easier with this lesson. You will have your students connect with and analyze a mystery story at their grade-appropriate level. Lesson plan, printable worksheets, and...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: The Hound of the Baskervilles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
View, read and discuss Conan Doyle's tale, "The Hound of Baskersvilles," and compare and contrast the story with the film. Explore the genres and elements of mystery and suspense that are present, and analyze characters, especially...
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Genre

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces genre in fiction.
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PPT
TES Global

Tes: Year 9, Set 5: Lamb to the Slaughter

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] During this lesson, students will work to collect clues to solve a murder mystery. Students will use a Power Point first and then apply the skills to a short text.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Hound of the Baskervilles

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of three media galleries from MASTERPIECE: "The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Arthur Conan Doyle. It introduces the famous character of Sherlock Holmes and the mystery/horror genre.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Arthur Conan Doyle Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the iconic character of Sherlock Holmes, as well as the mystery/horror genre that Arthur Conan Doyle helped to develop, by examining the film adaptation of "The Hound of the Baskervilles." The collection includes three media...
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Website
American Movie Classics Company

The Film Site: Film Noir

For Students 9th - 10th
Crime and gangster movies, detective mysteries and more -- all are of the film noir genre. Get to know the history behind this style of films.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Gothic Undercurrents: Edgar Allan Poe

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography features Edgar Allan Poe who introduced the genre of horror and mystery to literature in the nineteenth century with stories such as "The Raven."
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Activity
Other

Database of Award Winning Children's Literature

For Students 4th - 9th
This is a phenomenal resource. It allows the user to create a reading list of quality children's literature based of choices such as reading level, type of book, genre, ethnicity, gender, etc. In addition, one can determine if a book won...
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Georgetown University

Georgetown University: Edgar Allan Poe (1809 1849)

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site is a professor's guide for students. This guide features information on how to distinguish between Poe and his narrators in his stories.

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