Description
The title of this job is a bit confusing. The word resolution leaves you
with the feeling that things always work out for the best. Does the
protagonist have to reach his goal? Certainly not. The resolution is,
simply put, how things work out.
Remember, your resolution must be logical. When you are done, your reader
should say, "Ah, I get it. Guess I missed that clue."
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 Students
Other Resources