Veronica will be writing an essay explicating the genre of mystery and using an example of a story or novel that we have read, such as a Sherlock Holmes or O. Henry story, or even a middle grades mystery novel.
Below you can read part of the sample essay we will be using, as well as the mystery rubric.
Genre Explanation Essay: Mystery Example
Introductory Paragraph Example
What makes a mystery, a mystery? The conventions of mysteries and detective fiction are well-established. In this essay, we will examine the conventions of this genre and share examples to explicate the writing process. A mystery story or novel which fits the genre will certainly have a main character who is a clever detective, either amateur or professional, who sees solving the case as more than just a job, but a purpose in life. Usually there is an evocative setting and closed circle of suspects who have means, motive, and opportunity to commit the crime. Clues are given which can lead the reader and the detective to solve the mystery.
Body paragraph 1: Paragraph about Main character
In the novel The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, Flavia de Luce is a clever amateur sleuth who begins her detective career when she finds a body in the cucumber patch outside her English manor house. Like any good detective, Flavia is exceedingly brilliant, with a talent for chemistry and a passion for poisons, which will help her solve the mysteries. As an 11-year-old girl and local of Bishop’s Lacey, she is almost invisible to the townspeople—she can investigate where the Inspector cannot and use her local connections and trusty bike Gladys to solve the mystery.
Body Paragraph 2: Paragraph about Setting
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Body Paragraph 3: Paragraph about Suspects: means, motive opportunity.
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Body paragraph 4: Meaningful Clues to Solve the Mystery
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Conclusion paragraph
· Restate/reinforce the main ideas
· Leave the reader thinking about the mystery genre, writing process, or detective stories, why we love them so much, etc.
Genre Explanation Essay: Mystery Rubric
Did you include?
____________Introductory Paragraph that explains conventions of the mystery genre.
____________Body paragraph 1: Paragraph about Main character
___________Body Paragraph 2: Paragraph about Setting
__________Body Paragraph 3: Paragraph about Suspects: means, motive opportunity.
_________Body paragraph 4: Meaningful Clues to Solve the Mystery
____________ Did you use IDEA paragraph format, including evidence and examples, in each body paragraph.
___________Did you include TWO direct quotes from the book or story in your essay?
__________ Conclusion paragraph: Restate/reinforce the main ideas, Leave the reader thinking about the mystery genre.
___________Did you revise your essay?
___________Is your writing clear and concise?
___________Did you proofread and correct spelling punctuation and grammar?
Final Score_____________
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