eMysteries Toolkit

The European Commission's support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents, which reflect the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. [Project Number: 2019-1-DE03-KA201-060127] 11 detective stories in and out of class to offer methods and practices to introduce close reading activities with these kinds of stories, as well as paper-based, digital, and verbal-visual examples to explore mystery detective stories in practice. Module 3 is on Close Reading. It explains and details the concept of close reading in opposition to other modes of reading, highlights which types of text are more suitable to be used for close reading and how to do a close reading in three steps (annotating text on the margins, looking for patterns and asking questions and to further deeper interrogation of the text). The module closes with a reverse strategy from close reading to creative writing of mystery detective novels. Module 4 is on Creative Writing of Mystery Detective Stories. It starts by exploring collaborative creating writing techniques and a selection of apps and then proceeds to illustrate how to find ideas for mystery plots, detectives, secondary characters, creating true or false clues, and consider open or closed endings. The module ends with some suggestions on how to review writing individually and collectively. At the end of the eMysteries Toolbox there is a one-page visual step by step guide to the suggestions offered across the eMysteries Toolbox on how to set up an eMysteries reading and writing project with your students.