Literature: Mystery Books
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| Literature: Mystery Books |
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Description:
| Read all about different mystery books and their authors. Books include "Who Stole the Wizard of Oz," "Encyclopedia Brown," the "Cam Jensen Mystery" series, "Nancy Drew", and "Bunniculla." Includes classroom activity ideas and some interactive quizzes. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5 |
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Resource Links:
| James Howe: Embracing the Child
This page has a biography on James Howe, the author of "Bunniculla." Also find information on his writing style and sample "Bunniculla" lesson plans.
Teaching Mysteries
Explore "Free Mystery Lesson Plans," "Why Use Mysteries for Teaching?" and more. NOTE: The "Community" link leads to discussion boards. NOTE: The site includes ads.
Mystery Greats Time Line
See a mystery book timeline or read about legendary mystery book authors and characters. NOTE: The "Community" link leads to discussion boards. NOTE: The site includes ads.
Nancy Drew
Read all about the American heroine Nancy Drew. Trace her beginnings to the 1930s and through her more than 350 mystery cases. NOTE: The site includes ads and the "Community" link leads to discussion boards.
Encyclopedia Brown
This Web page is dedicated to "Encyclopedia Brown" and author Donald J. Sobol. Includes a list of other Sobol books, a list and description of "Encyclopedia Brown" characters and an interactive quiz.
Cam Jansen Thinking Questions
This site has several questions for the book "Cam Jansen and the Dinosaur Bones."
MysteryNet's Kids Mysteries
This site has a "Solve-it," "Quick Solve," "Mysteries by Kids," Chiller," and "Magic Trick". NOTE: The site includes ads. NOTE: The site leads to websites with discussion boards. (forums, message boards, etc.)
The Puzzle Club
Students can read a chapter book, "The Puzzle Club Counterfeit Caper" and then play some games and puzzles.
Scholastic: Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Dinosaur Bones
Students can explore "Biography," "Booklist," and the "Interview Transcript" for the author Cam Jansen.
eThemes Resource: Writing: Mysteries
These sites include activities for writing mystery stories. There are samples of stories written by students and information about recommended mystery books.
eThemes Resource: Literature: Book Activities
These hands-on activities can be used to supplement almost any book. Includes class activities to increase reading comprehension and vocabulary.
eThemes Resource: Literature: Genres
Learn about the genres of literature. These sites are about the many different genres: fantasy, historical, realistic, science fiction, biography, reference, reporting, folk tales, plays, and poetry. Some sites have recommended reading lists.
The History of Mystery
This page is contents the information on History of mystery books and stories. It's also includes the famous mystery's authors.
Crossword Puzzles about Mystery Books
This site is provide crossword that link to the mystery books. After reading the giving mystery book you can come back to play the crossword that connecting to the book.
Nancy Drew Mystery Stories by Carolyn Keene
This site contents general information about Nancy Drew, when is it published and includes abstract of the books. There also links to other relevant mystery books.
Mystory Books, Detective Stories by Robert Gallinger
This site has information on detective mystery books and synopsis of the sample books.
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Education Standards:
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AL Standards:
3.5, 7, 2.3, 5
AR Standards:
R.10.4.11, R.10.4.12, R.10.4.13
DE Standards:
4.2b.1.a, 4.2b.1.a, 4.2b.1.a
ME Standards:
A2.a, A2.b, A2.a, A2.b, A2.a
MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.7, 1, 2, 4, 5, R.1.I.a, R.2.A.b, R.1.I.a, R.1.I.a
NV Standards:
3.3.1.1.a, 3.3.1.1.b, 3.3.1.2.a, 3.3.1.2.b, 3.3.1.3, 3.3.1.4, 3.4.1.1.a, 3.4.1.1.b, 3.4.1.1.e, 3.4.1.4, 3.4.1.5
OK Standards:
A.4.1.a, A.4.3.a, A.4.3.c, A.5.1.a, D.1.1, A.3.1.b, A.3.1.c, A.3.2.b, A.3.3.a, A.4.1.a, A.4.1.b, A.3.1.b, A.3.4.a, A.3.4.c, A.4.2.a, D.1.1
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