Period 3:
This morning, review The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes on YOUR blog. Consider the following writing ideas (you may combine and develop any of the following):
This morning, review The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes on YOUR blog. Consider the following writing ideas (you may combine and develop any of the following):
- Which stories did you like the most & why?
- Which stories did you dislike the most & why?
- What did you learn about writing mysteries from reading Arthur Conan Doyle's work?
- What did you notice about Sherlock Holmes as a character that developed as you read the collection? Why does the character intrigue us even today?
- Which characters were your favorite and why?
- Written and published in 1892, is the collection The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes worth the read? Why or why not?
- Other*
Include a picture or video of Sherlock Holmes or Watson on your blog.
Part 2: After writing, please head to the library for your next novel: And Then There Were None. We will begin reading chapter 1 in class together. The first thing we should do as writers is to share our characters with the reader. The reader needs, just like in real life situations, to meet the characters before we bump them off or arrest them for a crime. Your first job (and probably the most important job) is to create effective and interesting characters.
As we read Chapter One, notice how Agatha Christie attempts to introduce us to her cast of characters for the novel. What do we learn about each one? Take character notes in your journal!
Period 4:
Use these ideas/tips as necessary. You may be able to use them for your own mystery story project. Use the rest of class to continue writing your mystery story draft--or read your homework.
HOMEWORK: Please read chapters 1-4 (pg. 1-74) for Tuesday. Bring your books and your mystery drafts back with you to class.
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