PUZZLE PIECE MYSTERY BOOK PROJECTMaterials Needed:

Puzzle PiecesMystery story map sheetColored poster boardBrown paper bag for cluesColored pencils/crayons/scissors

Mystery stories are written puzzles made for a reader. To complete this project, you will make a nine-piece puzzle that gives the reader clues about the story you have read independently. You will share this project with your class when you have finished.

Procedure:o Choose a mystery book and check it in with your teacher so there are no duplicate book

reports in the class.o Fill in the mystery story map table as an outline of your book.o Choose 4 small items that will fit into a brown paper lunch sack that are clues to your

mystery. (make sure you put your name on the outside of the bag)o Create your puzzle pieces with the information from your story as follows:

1. Number your puzzle pieces 1-9 and label each section with its title.2. Piece #1 - a creative display of the title and author of the book (your name also)3. Piece #2 should tell the reader about the main character and secondary

characters in your book and include a picture of the main character.4. Piece #3 – tell the reader about the setting of the book. (time and place)5. Piece #4 – tell the reader about the problem of the book.6. Piece #5-6 – tell the reader about the main events of the book.7. Piece #7 – tell the reader about the climax of the book8. Piece #8 – tell the reader 4 clues about the problem of the book. (items in bag)9. Piece #9 – your personal rating of the book and why you liked or did not like it.

Explain.10. Paste your decorated puzzle pieces artistically on your poster board.

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I am aware that my child’s mystery book report is DUE BY September 20, 2010.

Child’s Name:____________________

__________________________________Please sign and return this bottom section by August 27th. Thank you.