I had great discussion with logical reasoning during this activity called What's Their Motive? Check out more 'Mystery" activities inside the classroom!

The Mystery Unit folder now has an activity for the word ALIBI and the word VICTIM. Jump inside to check it out.

If you could wish ANY resource into being, what would you like to magically appear? Is it a lesson on a certain topic? Is it an activity with high student-engagement? Or maybe and entire unit that's ready made and all you need to do is execute. Tell me!

We have just begun our Mystery Unit here is my Word-of-the-Day resource I use. I hand students out a graphic organizer that has a spot for the following: 1. the word of the day 2. the definition 3. the part of speech 4. synonyms 5. antonyms 6. a sentence to be written As soon as class begins, they know to copy down the first 3 items, based on the slide, and it is their job to attempt the other 3 items. This resource is meant be copied and tweaked to your liking, but will continue to be added to on my end where/when it fits, so be sure to check back.

If you're using Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe in your classroom, check out the step-by-step plan that includes all the links you need. Happy (almost) October and happy teaching! Be sure to come back and tell me what you thought. :)