[LM_NET] HIT: Mystery Titles for 6th Grade Lit Circles (sorry for the delay)

[Lynn Slowiak <lslowiak@GRAFTON.K12.WI.US>]

Hello LM_NET,
 
I apologize for the late hit, but my school has been going through an unimaginably 
difficult week.  One of our 8th graders- a gentle, sweet 8th grade boy with a 
brilliant smile- was murdered by a stepparent.  A terrible, terrible tragedy.  Not 
something I ever thought I would go through as a teacher, or, for that matter, not 
something I ever thought I would go through period.  Middle school students are 
resilient people, though, and they actually have made this week better than I would 
have thought to be possible.  You have got to love that middle school spirit.
 
I am very appreciative to those of you who sent suggestions; thank you.  If anyone 
has more suggestions of great mysteries for 6th graders, I would gladly take them.
 
Original target:
 
> Hi all-
> 
> Another mystery target for you! I have searched the archives and found examples 
>of mystery lessons and mystery titles to have in the library. What I am looking 
>for are examples of mystery titles taught in classrooms. One of my building's 6th 
>grade teachers is wanting to use mystery as the focus of literature circles; she 
>needs 5-6 mystery titles at a variety of levels. I have begun compiling a list 
>using my own knowledge, Titlewave, the Edgar Awards site, and several other 
>websites, but I would really value your ideas as well. Please share any that are 
>being taught in your school/district and/or any good ideas you have.
> 
> Please send your responses directly to me, and I will post a hit with the 
>responses I receive.
> 
> Thanks AGAIN for your help and expertise!
> 
 
Looking for mysteries for 6th graders-try abookandahug.com and search Mystery and 
older readers up in the FInd a Book Box.
 
The Westing Game is one of my all-time favorites-has all the elements of a great 
who-dun-it.
 
I have a favorite mystery for this age group: The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan 
Dowd.  
 
For lit circles for 7th grade we chose: The London Eye Mystery, Found, Double 
Identity, I'd Tell You I Love You, but then I'd Have to Kill You, and Chasing 
Vermeer.
 
Thanks again-
 
Lynn
 
 
Lynn Slowiak
Library Media Specialist
John Long Middle School
700 Hickory Street 
Grafton, WI 53024
262-376-5809
lslowiak@grafton.k12.wi.us



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