1. Objectives for Today’s Lesson
Identify and define the term mystery.
Recognize and identify the elements of a mystery.
Compare and contrast different examples of mysteries.

2. Mysteries
A Genre
of Literature

3. What is a mystery?
Mysteries are often filled with suspense, but they are also puzzles.
Part of the fun of a mystery is matching wits with the criminal; and figuring out “whodunit.”

4. Elements of a Mystery
A crime or unexplained event

5. Elements of a Mystery
One or more detectives trying to solve the crime

6. Elements of a Mystery
Clues or evidence of what really happened

7. Elements of a Mystery
Suspects who might have committed the crime

8. Elements of a Mystery
Detective work, such as finding evidence and questioning witnesses and suspects

9. Elements of a Mystery
Red Herrings are distractions to the reader and the detective. They make finding the solution harder.

10. Elements of a Mystery
A solution to the mystery – “Whodunit.”

11. Elements of a Mystery
INTRODUCTION: Beginning-learn about the problem and meet the characters.
BODY OF STORY: Middle-someone is working to solve the mystery.
CONCLUSION: End-mystery is solved

12. Vocabulary Used in Mystery
Alibi – a claim that a person accused of a crime was somewhere else when the crime was committed

13. Vocabulary Used in a Mystery
Witness – a person who has seen or heard something

14. Vocabulary Used in a Mystery
Clue – something that helps solve a problem or mystery

15. Vocabulary Used in a Mystery
Evidence – information and facts that help prove something or make you believe something is true

16. Vocabulary Used in Mystery
Solution - the answer to a problem; an explanation =
Arrest - to stop or hold someone by the power of law

17. Small Group Assignment
Choose one mystery from your reading book to read aloud with your group.
The Case of the Earthenware Pig pp
The Sticks of Truth pp
Complete the graphic organizer by answering the questions for the mystery your group has chosen.
As a group read and solve the mystery, The Coaster Caper.