English V - Week 13 - Mysteries

Introduction: In today's class we will begin our study of the topic of mysteries and you will also begin working with your partners on your final group project. 

Warm Up: Riddles!

Click your group link below and follow the instructions in the document. 

• Group 1: CLICK HERE
• Group 2: CLICK HERE
• Group 3: CLICK HERE
• Group 4: CLICK HERE
• Group 5: CLICK HERE

Task 1: What the ...?

Pay attention to your teacher's story. 

• What are your theories?
• What additional information would you need to know to test your theory?

Task 2: Group Discussion

Discuss these questions with your partners.

• Do you know any other mysterious anecdotes similar to the one the teacher shared?

• Why do you think people love mysteries so much?

• Solving mysteries involves both logical and creative thinking. What's the difference?

• Do you think you are a creative thinker? A logical thinker? How do you know?

• Do you think people can learn to be better problem solvers or are you born with it?

• Puzzle: Read the instructions in the graphic below. What solutions can you offer?

Task 3: Listening and Reading Practice

Click the group link below and follow your teacher's instructions. 

• Group Link: CLICK HERE

Task 4: Group Project Planning

It's time to get started with your group projects. Click on your group links below and get started. 

• Group 1 - Planning Document: CLICK HERE
• Presentation: CLICK HERE

• Group 2 - Planning Document: CLICK HERE
• Presentation: CLICK HERE

• Group 3 - Planning Document: CLICK HERE
• Presentation: CLICK HERE

• Group 4 - Planning Document: CLICK HERE
• Presentation: CLICK HERE

• Group 5 - Planning Document: CLICK HERE
• Presentation: CLICK HERE