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Reading and Writing Two-Minute Mysteries

Description: 

This two week unit will have students analyze and then write their own 2 Minute Mystery stories.  Students will immerse themselves in the genre of 2 Minute Mysteries, learn mystery terms, identify literary devices, and eventually write their own mysteries.

Link: 
2 Minute Mystery Unit Plan
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Srey1OXOoSZAxL_C4EFuFUx3sI08Ivy7naopY3XDKLk/edit
Author: 
debiasiz
Content Area: 
Language Arts
Language: 
English
Resource Type: 
Unit
Licensing: 
Creative Commons Licence
Grade: 
7
Common Core Language Arts
Common Core Language Arts: 
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.1
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.6

What concepts or procedures are being explained or demonstrated in this lesson object?

The main reading skill that will be addressed through this unit is close reading.  Students will work on generating suspense and mystery in their writing.

What was your experience, both successes and challenges, using this lesson object with your students?

I have yet to teach this unit.