In the fourth unit, students examine mysteries through the imaginative lens of a writer, by crafting original fiction Students are interviewed by their instructor and peers in To respond in an interview for a new mystery documentary. Students finish the unit by conducting research and summarizing findings to create an informative essay that they use Unit is not focused on argument-but on building a strong hypothesis with cited support that suggests a finding. In unit one and the argument skills from unit two to create a plausible thesis grounded in fact-based support. Students use the research skills they developed As students investigate Earhart’sįateful final flight, they focus on supporting theory with research. The third unit tackles the mysterious disappearance of pilot Amelia Earhart. Then defend their stance under cross-examination style questions during class. They present this essay as opening statements,
Students finish the unit by drafting a soundĭefense supporting their chosen client with an argumentative essay. They present and defend their positions in discussions and debate. Students use the research skills they developed in unit one to develop grounded arguments, and In the second unit, students maneuver through conflicting evidence and points of view in their examination of the Which they present to a media studio as a proposal for a new mystery television miniseries. Students finish the unit by creating, researching, and compiling a case file on their mystery, Students research, evaluate sources, and produce clear and coherent writing summarizing their findingsįrom multiple sources. Students focus on conducting short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through The first unit presents each student with an intriguing choice: Which mystery will you solve? Students mightĮxplore the disappearance of Roanoke, the cause of the Great Chicago Fire, or the identity of the infamous D.B.Ĭooper. Texts to increase reading comprehension, and they address authentic scenarios that cultivate problem-solving skillsĪnd hone each student’s development of quality responsive writing. Each quarter, students engage with related, challenging Public defender, subject matter expert, and mystery writer. Throughout the course, students’ findings drive their exploration as they navigate the roles of investigator, Through artifacts and witness testimony for valuable clues, and fill in what is missing wherever logic allows. Students learn to discern credible sources, piece
In the Level 5 course, students travel across several unsolved mysteries of our time, examining both long-standing andĬurrent research, and compiling their own theories along the way.
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