7. Unraveling the Mystery: Engaging Students with Sleuthing Stories

Creating Joyful Readers

Mysteries continue to dominate best-selling book lists worldwide. Huge names like James Patterson, Stephen King, Riley Sager, Freida McFadden, and so many more are consistently seen leading the charts when it comes to book sales. Why do people love this genre so much and how can we leverage that enthusiasm in the classroom? Stay tuned for today’s episode! We’re going to dig into all things mystery and discover how you can use this genre to get your students excited about reading.

Highlights:

• Two Camps of Mystery Lovers
• Mystery Subgenres
• Why is the mystery genre great for the classroom?

Resources Mentioned:

--> Take a closer look at the Mystery Genre Study Resource and the Mystery Genre Introduction Activities

--> Read more about Why Mystery Books are so Satisfying in this article by Tana French

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