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Describe the history and development of the mystery story from Edgar
Allan Poe to the present. (I)
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Identify the elements of the mystery story. (I)
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Describe sub-genres of the mystery story. (II)
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Distinguish between mystery and suspense in mystery stories and write
examples of each; incorporating tension and conflict in story action
and dialogue. (III, V, VIII)
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Write one mystery story whose plot and story includes means, motive,
and opportunity. (III, VIII)
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Include climax and story denouement. (III, VIII)
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Write clues, and conceal them in the story. (IV, VIII)
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Use suspects, victims, and red herrings. (IV, VIII)
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Incorporate effective use of dialogue, voice, and point of view. (V,
VI, VIII)
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Incorporate effective use of setting and atmosphere. (VII, VIII)
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Analyze and evaluate the plausibility and effectiveness of mystery
plots and the use of mystery elements in works of fiction by students
and professionals. (I, VIII)
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Provide constructive commentary to another writer about his or her
creative work (verbally or in writing) using a writing workshop
approach. (VIII)
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Use a variety of techniques to revise the student's own creative work.
(IX)
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Identify potential markets for the student's mystery story. (X)
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