The Mystery of
Harris Burdick
WE DO
Watch this video:
Look at all the pictures:
And read the captions.
YOU DO
Choose one picture you want to explore and develope ideas around.
Activity overview) Students will be asked to consider the various elements that go into a mystery story as preparation for writing their own mystery.
A) Writing (Being Creative) B) Publish / Present
A) Writing (Being Creative) B) Publish / Present
Step 1 Planning
Students will be asked to spend time to plan out their story.
They will be asked to consider the various elements that go into a mystery.
Tool’s that might help
A) Mystery Cube Planning Sheet
B) Online Mystery Cube Generator
Students will be asked to spend time to plan out their story.
They will be asked to consider the various elements that go into a mystery.
Tool’s that might help
A) Mystery Cube Planning Sheet
B) Online Mystery Cube Generator
Step 2 Outlining Your Ideas
Students will be asked to spend time outlining their story.
They will be asked to consider the various pieces that make up their story.
Tool’s that might help
A) Graphic Organizer (Beginning / Middle / End)
B) Storyboard Sheet
C) Storyboard Template
Students will be asked to spend time outlining their story.
They will be asked to consider the various pieces that make up their story.
Tool’s that might help
A) Graphic Organizer (Beginning / Middle / End)
B) Storyboard Sheet
C) Storyboard Template
Step 3 Support For Your Writing
Students will be asked to ensure that their writing is of the highest of quality.
Several edits will hopefully make sure students are working towards their best writing.
Tool’s that might help
A) Punctuation Card
B) Descriptive Writing Checklist
Students will be asked to ensure that their writing is of the highest of quality.
Several edits will hopefully make sure students are working towards their best writing.
Tool’s that might help
A) Punctuation Card
B) Descriptive Writing Checklist
Step 4 WRITE / DRAW / CREATE
Students will have the option to use digital tool but they will not be required to use digital tools in creating their mystery story.
Websites Apps
Animoto Sonic Pics
Powtoons Telligami
Capzles Vidiolicious
Storybird Puppet Pals
Google Slides Book Creator
Students will have the option to use digital tool but they will not be required to use digital tools in creating their mystery story.
Websites Apps
Animoto Sonic Pics
Powtoons Telligami
Capzles Vidiolicious
Storybird Puppet Pals
Google Slides Book Creator
Step 5 Bonus Section
Make a brief ad (30 – 60 sec) to show an overview of your story.
iMovies, Emaze, Prezi, Powtoons or PPT (or other)
Make a brief ad (30 – 60 sec) to show an overview of your story.
iMovies, Emaze, Prezi, Powtoons or PPT (or other)
WE SHARE
Step 6 Peer Editing
Students will help at least one other student edit their book.
Tool’s that might help
A) Peer Conferencing Form
Students will help at least one other student edit their book.
Tool’s that might help
A) Peer Conferencing Form
Step 7 Publish
Students will publish their children’s story in a public digital folder if it is digital. They may use Google Docs, Google Slides or the platform of your choice. Send the digital copy, URL or link to your teacher. Otherwise the physical copy will be published and kept in the classroom.
Step 8 Present
Students will present their story to other students. Each student will have two options.
A) Read / Present to their grade level class
B) Read / Present to an elementary student or group of students.
Students must have teacher’s approval of their book to choose this option.
Tool’s that might help
A) Presentation Reminders
A) Read / Present to their grade level class
B) Read / Present to an elementary student or group of students.
Students must have teacher’s approval of their book to choose this option.
Tool’s that might help
A) Presentation Reminders
YOU REFLECT
Step 9 Self Assessment
Students will complete a Self – reflection form via Google Forms.
Tool’s that might help
A) Google Form – Self Assessment
Tool’s that might help
A) Google Form – Self Assessment