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Two Minute Mystery Writing Assignment |
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For our mystery unit, you are required to write a “2 Minute Mystery” following the format of those we have read and analyzed in class. |
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· Use the title “The Case of ……” |
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· Include clues and dialogue between characters. |
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· Be sure that it can be easily read in two minutes. |
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o This means that is should be no longer than one page TYPED (word-processed), about 500 words. |
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· The mystery should also end with a question. |
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· Put the solution to the mystery at the end of the paper after the question under the heading: “The Solution” |
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· Word-process your mystery and e-mail it to mystery@mrdclassroom.com. ·
Save your
document file name as follows: |
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· Keep in mind the writing –process: |
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1. Brainstorm |
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2. Write |
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3. Edit for spelling, grammar, typos, etc. |
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4. Peer edit |
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5. Revise |
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6. Read aloud, make corrections. |
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7. Edit again using the evaluation rubric as a guide |
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8. Hand in |