Description
Known as the turning point, the climax is the most intense portion of the
story. Remember that rising action? Well, here is where it takes a sharp
turn before it begins its descent down the hill. Up until now your readers
may have been on the edge of their chairs--can you make them fall off?
Before your begin your task, get together with your group to:
1. learn about the genre of mystery
2. learn more about mystery writing from a pro--Joan Lowery Nixon
To help you with your writing, explore alone the links that follow 1 and 2.
Internet Links
Genre of Mystery
1. Learn about the genre of mystery
Tips from Joan Lowery Nixon
2. Mystery writing from a pro
Check out the info on fragments and comma splices (run-ons)
Big Dog's Grammar
Writing Dialogue
More Writing Dialogue
GO HERE TO CHECK OUT AND PRINT RUBRIC
Whodunit Rubric
CHECK IT OUT
Sample Mysteries Written by Studens
Other Resources