100 10008 120 English Senior Elective: Mystery Literature (ACP/SCP) 164, 167 130 Overview 140 1 quarter (9 weeks) 150 12 160 170 4 180 210 23.1 Language Arts - Reading and Responding 211 1.9.2 212 1.9.5 213 1.9.6 214 2.9.1 215 2.9.2 216 2.9.4 220 23.1 Language Arts - Reading and Responding 221 2.9.6 222 3.9.2 223 3.9.3 224 4.9.1 225 4.9.2 226 230 23.2 Language Arts - Explore and Respond to Liter 231 1.9.1 232 1.9.4 233 2.9.1 234 2.9.2 235 3.9.1 236 3.9.2 240 23.3 Language Arts - Communicating with Others 241 1.9.2 242 1.9.3 243 1.9.4 244 2.9.1 245 2.9.3 246 2.9.6 250 23.4 Language Arts - English Lang Conventions 251 2.9.1 252 2.9.2 253 3.9.1 254 3.9.2 255 3.9.3 256 300 300 What techniques and characteristics define the genre of mystery? 300 How has the genre evolved since the mid-nineteenth century? 300 What similarities exist between classic and contemporary mystery literature? 300 300 400 400 This course is designed to introduce students to the mystery genre through a wide range of literature, starting with the genre's inception in the mid-nineteenth century and ending with contemporary mystery writing. The use of genre-specific terminology and technique, such as "red herrings," "hard-boiled" fiction, and so on, is emphasized, as is the development of the genre, which still uses certain prototypical elements that came into being more than 150 years ago. The course is discussion-driven, and it is augmented with expository and critical writing as well as creative writing. In addition to fiction selections, the dramatic form is also studied through the plays of Agatha Christie. 500 500 Students in Mystery Literature will: 500 500 -Learn and employ the following literary terms: adage, allegory, allusion, symbol, anachronism, aphorism, characters (flat, round, static, dynamic, stock) archetypes, denouement, didacticism, interior monologue, motifs, verisimilitude 500 -Understand the key components of the mystery genre 500 -Relate one detective fiction work to another 500 -Analyze the author's purpose beyond that of entertaining 500 -Demonstrate orally and in writing knowledge of the historical periods of detective fiction: Poe and the prototype, the Golden Age, the Black Mask School, the Police -Procedural, and modern metafiction 500 -- Read for comprehension and appreciation 500 -- Demonstrate an understanding of the material under study through the planning and writing of a number of formal essays or other appropriate writing assignments 500 -- Exercise and improve effective writing techniques through the editing and revision of writing assignments 500 -- Attack problems of grammar, usage, spelling and punctuation as they occur in his/her writing 500 -- Confer with his/her teacher on a regular basis on the processes of writing and revision 500 -- Extend his/her own interest in contemporary mystery literature wherever possible through the reading of supplementary material 500 -- Define and recognize stylistical elements of a mystery literature 500 -- Identify the elements of a well-organized, well-written essay 500 -- Recognize and rationalize the differing approaches a writer has toward a contemporary topic/theme 500 -- Use a variety of forms of expression (such as: computer, oral, written, art, music an performance) to successfully communicate to varying audiences. 500 -- Address a small or large group appropriately 500 -- Recognize, identify and employ appropriate non-verbal communication 500 -- Demonstrate the organizational skills necessary to express themselves 500 -- Alter the method of communication in order to effectively enhance the desired outcome. 500 600 600 All students will: 600 -- Be instructed in active, critical reading strategies and skills 600 -- Be instructed in the literary terms, devices, and structures necessary for reading comprehension of various materials, 600 -- Be given the opportunity to respond to literature both orally and in written formats, 600 -- Be taught the numerous skills required for successful research and research writing, 600 -- Write a researched paper in MLA format, 600 -- Write a minimum of 3 papers following the complete writing process from the following modes: description, narration, exposition, persuasion, literary analysis, creative, 600 -- Complete 10 pages of written material (excluding tests and journals) by the end of the semester, 600 -- Deliver a speech/debate/dramatic reading/presentation in front of the class, 600 -- Be instructed in effective techniques and skills for public speaking, 600 -- Be guided in effective discussion strategies for circle/double circle discussions and Socratic seminars, 600 -- Be instructed on the skills and strategies necessary for interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating a visual communication. 600 -- Be instructed on audience decorum and appropriate responses. 700 700 Assessment of student performance will include such activities as journal responses, essay tests, essay assignments focusing on persuasive and critical/thematic topics, circle discussions, Socratic seminars, independent literary projects, and researched papers/projects and presentations. Students will also write a Mystery narrative (7-10 pages), and give a dramatic presentation of an excerpt from a mystery stage play. 700 700 820 820 -Crime Classics: The mystery story from Poe to Present (anthology) 820 -The Mouse Trap, Agatha Christie (full-length play) 820 -Ten Little Indians, Agatha Christie (full-length play) 820 - The Maltese Falcon, Dashielle Hammett 820 - L.A. Confidential (film) 820 - Cause of Death, Patricia Cornwall 820 -Two student-selected full-length mystery works of fiction: one classic (specified author choices) and one contemporary 840 840 This class is offered at the SCP level, and can be contracted up to ACP with the completion of an additional assignment outside of class time. 840 840 This class does satisfy the literature quarter-course requirement for seniors.