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Mysteries in the Classroom
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Mysteries in the Classroom

Nancy J. Polette
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Celebrated author Nancy Polette offers a complete mystery literature guide for primary, intermediate, and middle school mysteries.

Librarians and teachers alike will find this engaging title from popular author Nancy Polette a joy to use, and the information it offers is a sure way to engage students in literature. Mysteries in the Classroom introduces 23 reading strategies tied to the National Standards in Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies that can be used with any mystery.

Booktalks and activities are presented for 17 favorite mystery series and 6 favorite authors. The book includes hands-on activities to introduce each series and author, booktalks for the Edgar Allan Poe Juvenile Mystery Award winners from 1979 to 2008, and step-by-step directions for turning booktalks into readers theatre presentations. An especially exciting feature is a section contributed by Newberry-award winning author Richard Peck in which he guides budding young writers in coauthoring a mystery with him.

Grades 1-6

Offers step-by-step guides for using mysteries in the classroom, including more than 200 mystery booktalks

Provides lists of the Edgar Allan Poe Junior Mystery Award winners from 1979 to 2008

Ties to the National Standards in Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Country
United States
Date
27 October 2009
Pages
215
ISBN
9781591589310

Celebrated author Nancy Polette offers a complete mystery literature guide for primary, intermediate, and middle school mysteries.

Librarians and teachers alike will find this engaging title from popular author Nancy Polette a joy to use, and the information it offers is a sure way to engage students in literature. Mysteries in the Classroom introduces 23 reading strategies tied to the National Standards in Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies that can be used with any mystery.

Booktalks and activities are presented for 17 favorite mystery series and 6 favorite authors. The book includes hands-on activities to introduce each series and author, booktalks for the Edgar Allan Poe Juvenile Mystery Award winners from 1979 to 2008, and step-by-step directions for turning booktalks into readers theatre presentations. An especially exciting feature is a section contributed by Newberry-award winning author Richard Peck in which he guides budding young writers in coauthoring a mystery with him.

Grades 1-6

Offers step-by-step guides for using mysteries in the classroom, including more than 200 mystery booktalks

Provides lists of the Edgar Allan Poe Junior Mystery Award winners from 1979 to 2008

Ties to the National Standards in Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies

Read More
Format
Paperback
Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Country
United States
Date
27 October 2009
Pages
215
ISBN
9781591589310

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