Take your students on a Journey of Discovery through the World of Language Arts where Literature and Writing reside. As the Navigator-in-Chief, chart the course to any or all of the eight Destinations that meet the needs of your classroom curriculum.

EXPLORING GENRES: #2. Mystery and Book Trailer.

Connecting Literature and Technology

Read Mystery. Create a Book Trailer with a partner.

Each unit in the EXPLORING GENRES' series includes an Overview, Teacher Talk and Tips, Student Assignment sheets, Student Samples, and a Top Picks Book List.

The Catalog of Choices presents an itinerary that lends itself to a variety of curriculum: Independent Study, Independent Reading, Enrichment to an existing unit like Mythology, Gifted, Interdisciplinary.

EXPLORING GENRES.

P.S. "Mystery and Book Trailer" is a student favorite!!

P.S.S. Consider having students write their own mysteries. Check out "GET INTO THE ACT! Mystery Whodunit?"

Grade Levels

6th - 8th

Total Pages

11 pages

Teaching Duration

1 Week