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] 4 Dialogue Journals 30 Paper-based examples 30 Digital examples 32 Verbal-visual examples 33 2.3. Useful Digital and Paper Resources for Teachers & Students 34 Resources for teachers 34 Resources for students: 34 Module 3: Close Reading 37 Critical thinking and analysis 37 Strategic reading and planning 38 3.1. Preparing for Close Reading Activities 38 Choosing a text 39 Using short passages and excerpts 40 Develop text-dependent questions and accompanying activities 41 3.2. First Read – Reading with a pencil in hand 41 Second Read: Look for patterns and answer text-dependent questions 42 Third Read: Further exploration and asking questions 44 3.3. Scaffolding Close Reading of Mystery Detective Stories 44 What is scaffolding of close reading activities? 44 Scaffolding a detective story 45 3.4. From Close Reading to Creative writing 48 Characterization, setting, narrative and audience 48 Chronology, imagery, and patterns 48 Symbolism and allusions 49 Module 4: Creative Writing of Mystery Detective Stories 51 4.1. Collaborative Creative Writing 51 Techniques for collaborative writing 51 Apps for collaborative writing 52